Today more than ever there is a need to re-use, and restoration undoubtedly plays an essential role.
Restoration differs from general woodworking in that more attention is paid to the use of natural techniques which these days are called ecological: no iron screws, or in certain cases only flat head screws, natural earth colours for decoration, hide glue (used hot), recovery of old wood etc...
Restoration work for the Church of Santa Maria in Olmi, Borgo San Lorenzo (Florence)
18th century chestnut wood door
18th century chestnut wood door after restoration