Treating Old Wood Beams

But you can bring old wood back to life by using boiled linseed oil and prepare it for a few more decades of service life.

Treating old wood beams.

New wood beams used in a restoration project stripping wood beams. We started with a spray pump product called woodworm destroyer. Craigslist is a great place to look for reclaimed material. If you smell the odor of animals or other offensive scents use the wood for outside projects only.

It s also gives this old growth wood new life rather than just bulldozing these old structures and burning the wood. I can find old barn wood wood from urban demolitions like gym flooring and even the scraps from local shops. Wood is an extraordinary building material that can last hundreds of years especially old growth wood when given a little care. Properly treating old oak beams will add heaps of character giving your home the traditional rustic farmhouse look it deserves.

Just like any material when exposed to the elements it can slowly degrade. Old barn wood can retain the smell of a farm for decades. Before using reclaimed wood for your next project there are steps that you should take to ensure the wood you are using has been completely rid of bugs. I ve also made friends with a local shop that specializes in tearing down barns and selling the wood.

To restore the rustic authentic look it is always advised to strip back and remove paint and other old finishes from wood beams where possible. Most of the beams in our house are probably around 180 years old. There are even a few shops cropping up that take the tree trunks from.