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Salvaged lumber can be of exceptional quality.
Wood can be salvaged from many sources. Old growth lumber often is of a quality difficult or impossible to find in new lumber. Flooring and trim are particularly appropriate uses for this high-quality material. A number of suppliers specialize in salvaged wood. In rough carpentry, using salvaged framing lumber also makes sense, although an engineer may have to be consulted before using heavy beams in structural applications. Using salvaged wood reduces pressure on old-growth forests and increases the economic viability of deconstructing and reusing whole buildings rather than demolishing them and taking them to a landfill.

Green points

LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify. : Up to 8 points for using environmentally preferable products, including several categories of reclaimed wood (MR 2).
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions. /ICC-700: 3 points for using salvaged materials (603.2).