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Advantages Of Modern Barn Wood Paneling
Modern barn wood paneling offers the rustic, weathered aesthetic of reclaimed wood without the associated pests, toxins, or structural issues like warping. It is typically made from sustainable pine, providing an easy-to-install, durable, and eco-friendly solution for walls and ceilings that saves roughly 15%–20% in labor and waste. Let’s explore its advantages further.
Modern Versus Reclaimed Barn Wood Paneling
Modern barn wood paneling, also called faux paneling, is a natural wood product made from Northern red pine trees. It is manufactured in mills using modern machinery to create uniform products that are kiln-dried to correct moisture content for stability and staining.
Reclaimed barn wood paneling may be pine, oak, poplar, or some other wood taken from old barns and other abandoned buildings or sheds. It is typically discolored with other issues, such as inconsistent measurements, warping, cupping, nails, or odors. Although it has been a popular trend, it is becoming scarce, expensive, and less desirable.
Modern Barn Wood Paneling Is Easy To Install
Our pine barn wood paneling features tongue-and-groove sides and ends, allowing for continuous application without needing to secure joints directly onto wall studs. Two pieces can be end-butted anywhere between the wall framing to create a tight-fitting and strong joint. Secure the paneling to wall framing with a nail gun and the correct size nails for easy and fast installation. You can install this product even faster by purchasing pre-finished pine paneling.
“Modern barn wood paneling offers the rustic, weathered aesthetic of reclaimed wood without the associated pests, toxins, or structural issues like warping.”
New Barn Wood Paneling Has Superior Quality Control
Unlike old reclaimed wood, modern engineered pine barn wood provides many advantages that carpenters and homeowners like. Let’s start with superior quality control.
- Pre-Cleaned: The wood is cleaned at the mill so you don’t need to clean it.
- Kiln-Dried: Drying the paneling to the correct moisture content provides stability and consistent staining.
- No Nails or Rust: There are no nails or staples to remove or rust stains to discolor the wood.
- No Insects or Moldy Odors: No holes that can hide insects or moldy odors are present.
- No Twisted Boards: Old reclaimed wood may be misshapen which requires sorting out the undesirable ones. This issue is not present in new barn wood paneling.
Consistency And Variety In The Paneling
Modern barn wood simulates old reclaimed wood but with consistency and variety in its appearance. It is typically 3/4" thick, 6” or 8” inches wide, and available in random lengths up to 8’, while still offering the authentic, weathered look of knots and varied textures.
Reclaimed wood may or may not be consistent in width, thickness, or lengths that can require sawing to size, milling to flatten, or removing old paint or varnish. Some boards may be twisted, cupped, or bowed that requires sorting through them to find usable pieces. You can avoid these issues with newly-made barn wood paneling.
Sustainability And Eco-Friendly Advantages
Sustainability means the paneling is eco-friendly, often made from responsibly planted, harvested, and renewable pine trees. What this means to everyone:
- Much of the paneling comes from trees harvested on tree farms where new saplings are planted to replace trees that are cut down.
- Tree farms provide wood for generations to come, while most hardwood trees are not replanted. This lack of eco-friendly harvests creates scarcity of certain types of trees and drives up their wood prices.
- Much of modern barn wood paneling from factories uses low-volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in its surface finishes with water-based stains and clear coats.
Versatility Of Modern Barn Wood
This product is versatile for walls, ceilings, wainscoting, accent walls, and commercial spaces to create a cozy, rustic, or modern industrial atmosphere. It is available in smooth and weathered surfaces to blend with a variety of décor. The paneling is a green-wood building product that is renewable and recyclable. It is also available in several different colors to match your home or office tastes.
Functional Benefits You Will Appreciate
Wood paneling provides natural insulation, aiding in energy efficiency, and acts as a sound-dampening material better than drywall. Modern barn wood offers a cleaner, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to sourcing and cleaning true reclaimed timber. Studies also show that new real wood is healthy for us.
Where To Find It
Why spend the time and effort to shop around at several DIY or big box stores when you can order high-quality barn wood and trims online from the convenience of your home or office? Our customers praise this product for its quality, versatility, and price. Pre-finished barn wood speeds up the job and looks more professional than most homeowners or painters can achieve. Let us hear from you today!
