When you know the history of your flooring and there's a great story to go along with it, floors become all that more special. Take for instance, my all time favorite reclaimed flooring; American Chestnut. It has a built in story no matter where or when it may have come from. The story has been taught in schools too.

In 1904 a fungus was found on chestnut trees in the Bronx Zoo in New York. As it spread, and 20 or 30 years later, the fungus had killed over 4 billion trees in the eastern part of the United States. The Chestnut was the giant of the forest. The wood was used for everything from fences to the building of massive factories. The tannins from the tree were used for leather manufacturing, and dying of silk. The blossoms from the tree were a favorite of bees and made for some very sweet honey. The nuts from the tree were highly nutritious and many of the animals in the forest relied on them as a food source. If you have a reclaimed Chestnut floor you have something with a great story and one heck of an awesome wood. Unfortunately it is now extinct and quantities are very limited.

To learn more about our hardwood flooring services and how they can transform your home, contact the experts at Al havner and sons hardwood floors today. We're here to provide you with comprehensive solutions and exceptional service that bring your hardwood flooring dreams to life.