Scaffolding wood

Scaffolding wood is becoming a popular material for furniture and interiors. Mainly made out of pine, rough scaffolding planks are used in construction sites.

Scaffolding wood as a raw material can be new or second hand. Since scaffolding planks need to be changed often by construction companies, they can get a second life as material for woodworking.

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The life cycle	Pro	Con
	Low footprint As a waste material, used scaffolding wood does not need land to be produced. Low Energy Used scaffolding wood has already had a useful life in construction. Therefore they require no energy to be produced.

	Non toxic Made usually out of pine or spruce, it is one of the safest wood materials to work with Low cost Roughly cut, not sanded and second hand, scaffolding wood is usually cheaper than regular wood.

	Non toxic Scaffolding wood is a safe material to keep in homes. Long lifespan Although it is softwood, scaffolding wood comes in thick planks that make sturdy furniture.

	Easy recycling If it is not treated with glues, finishes and paints, scaffolding wood can be recycled into engineered wood products or fuel. Easy reuse Good durability and the possibility easily revamp the material by sanding it make scaffolding wood a material that can live several lives.