The reason your floors will outlast any new floors!🪵 Modern Timber (New Wood)

Fast‑grown plantation wood

Wide growth rings, softer grain

More movement: cupping, twisting, shrinking

Less dense, lower impact resistance

Uniform appearance but lacks depth

AFTER — Historic Timber (Old Wood)

Slow‑grown, tight grain from old‑growth forests

Narrow rings = high density and natural strength

Exceptionally stable after 80–120 years of seasoning

Rich colour, deeper character, unique patina

Superior durability and long‑term performance

Why This Matters for Your Floor

Old timber isn’t just “older” — it’s better wood.

It sands cleaner, finishes beautifully, and stays stable for decades.

Modern timber is convenient, but it simply can’t match the strength, density and character of century‑old boards.