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Austin-based company, Krantz Select Woods, a premiere purveyor of fine woods, released the recent results of their 2011 Green Building Materials Survey. Backed by over 100 years in the lumber business, Krantz Recovered Woods recovered was born in 2002 (relocated to Austin in 2009). Krantz Recovered woods specializes in reclaimed antique-quality lumber, from raised sinker logs (originally harvested in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s), as well as lumber salvaged from pre-1925 buildings and structures around the country. Since its launch, Krantz Recovered Woods has grown into one of the leading online purveyors of fine recovered woods in the country.
Recovered woods reuse and recycle lumber resources, preventing the depletion of today’s forest by preventing any new tree harvesting, and helping to reduce landfills. Most Krantz Recovered Woods lumber is sourced within 500 miles to keep transportation emissions to a minimum, which is yet another green benefit of recovered wood. Krantz Recovered Woods are regularly selected for projects by green designers and builders, like the HomeAway Corporation offices, a LEED Certified building, in ATX.
As green issues are a frequent motivation behind customers’ purchasing decisions of recovered woods and have helped their Texas-based business grow four times since their relocation to Austin, Krantz decided to gather more insight into the importance of green building materials to consumers and professionals. In Nov 2011, Krantz issued a short survey to customers and industry contacts to gauge their interest and motivations in purchasing green building products. The survey revealed that businesses and consumers are still purchasing green building products and materials despite the tough economic times.