Construction site wood

Construction site wood

Big construction sites often use a lot of large OSB and plywood panels. When the construction works are over, there are often some panels left which are disposed of or sold at a low price. These panels are a good material for woodworking.

Look for them online or at construction, waste or demolition companies.

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The life cycle	Pro	Con
	Low footprint As waste materials, reclaimed panels do not need land to be produced. Low Energy Using secondary (waste) materials reduces the amount of energy that is consumed for your design.
			Tips When you use reclaimed materials, especially in small amounts, make sure they are locally sourced. Transporting it a long way defeats the point of reusing a waste material. (glossary: Transport)
	Low cost Reclaimed plywood and OSB panels can be found for free or at a low price online.

	Non toxic Used plywood and OSB have lower formaldehyde emissions than new ones, since offgassing is higher in the first few months of product life.	Short lifespan The quality of used panels can vary a lot. Make sure you choose good quality ones if you intend to make products meant to be used for several years. Show Alternatives » Alternatives materials that have a long lifespan Northern hardwood Scaffolding wood Tropical hardwood