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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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. |
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Low cost Reclaimed plywood and OSB panels can be found for free or at a low price online. |
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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.
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Links
How to
Simple guidelines for good reuse design in the Reuse design report
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Other Materials
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Examples on Harvestmap.org