What is reclaimed teak( Old wood)?
Reclaimed teak(old wood) is sourced from the purchase or barter of old houses,building, bridges, or other ancient teak timbers. These ancient and neglected houses/building have been standing between 50 to 200 years. The main frame construction and outer panels are made from teak and this lumber is carefully recovered for the fabrication of our unique furniture. Q: How is your reclaimed teak processed? A:The reclaimed teak is cleaned by hand with a wire brush to remove the outer weathered oxidized coating or old varnishes and paints. Nails or other hardware are removed and then it is planed square for production. Larger holes left by previous fittings, joints or hardware are filled with chunks of wood with the same grain orientation. The wood is then re-planed and sanded leaving us a smooth finish, prior to being crafted and assembled into new furniture. We overlook minor imperfections and discolorations as they are perfectly normal and add to the charm of our unique furniture and this
