Hey J,

Sorry for the delay, was reclaiming over the weekend in Wyoming. Lets start with the Pros shall we?

Pros:

1. Cost

I can't speak for all wood countertops manufacturers,but for us our average price is $40/sqft

2 Uniqueness

We can customize the finish any way you like and added character to some equals added character. Also over time you can choose to allow your lifestyle to dictate the amount of patina that will occur on your countertops

3 Short term Maintenance

It is fairly simple. Simply use a beeswax or butcher block conditioner found at home depot it smells lovely, food grade, and easy to use. This will give the countertop rejuvenated luster. In our eyes the older it gets the more character it gets

4 Warmth

I, personally am a big fan of stone countertops however their lack of warmth goes without question in my opinion. There's something about wood countertops that just feels more like home.

5 Reclaimed

Our materials are all saved from being destroyed, lessening our impact on the environment and helping you to become a more eco friendly consumer

6 Renovation

If you ever decide you want to change the style of your kitchen and lets say paint your cabinets a different color, the good news is you don't have to pitch your existing countertops. Just sand them down and refinish them

CONS:

Long term Maintenance:

If we were to stain your countertops and you were very adamant on keeping the countertops looking the exact same as they did the day you got them, then every couple of years you would need to roll up your sleeves, bust out a $60 orbital sander. go over all your countertops 1st with a 120 grit and then a 220 grit. Retain, let dry for a day and then repoly. (How about that run on!) It's a weekend project, but worth it if your super particular with keeping your countertops looking free of patina or character marks.