Today the news is full of urgent messages telling us to conserve, reuse and preserve our resources. Using salvaged building materials when and where possible in your next project is a good way to do all of these things while saving money.
Large retail stores selling unused salvaged building materials can be found in nearly every large city today and with a quick search online stores that sell materials from deconstruction sources and even auction sites can be found. Small projects can benefit from the savings found in discontinued, end of the roll and last few boxes of flooring, wallpapers, cabinet hardware even lighting supplies. Truckload and railcar salvaged goods can offer great savings for both large and small projects on everything from cabinets to bath fixtures and roofing materials.
Savings is not the only reason to think of salvaged building materials. If you like owning unique and character filled items then salvaged lighting fixtures, cabinet hardware, door knobs and strike plates can add a special, highly noticeable charm. Lining walls with naturally weathered wood has become a popular way to add depth and interest to rooms and porches. Salvaged materials can solve many problems for people that find decorating and warming up a space a difficult or challenging job.
Do it yourself projects can save even more and reduce your overall debt. Deconstructing a structure even if a crew of experts must be hired can still yield savings if you are able to use enough of the salvaged materials or if you resell those that you don’t need or want can even bring in a profit.
