It’s understandable that using reclaimed materials helps with conservation and sustainability in regards to wood supply, but why would you want to use reclaimed materials when building your home or renovations? In the early days of U.S. history, strong, old-growth lumber was in abundance. These trees had been allowed to grow over decades or even centuries, making them very durable. As time went on, logging and plant blights brought the number of old-growth trees down severely. Now, one of the only ways to use these old materials is to harvest it from old, out of use structures like old school houses or barns. This adds to the value of the wood, making it a very desirable addition to any home.