Architects have known for ages that old buildings are great resources for new building projects. Even in ancient times, old stones and old timbers were reused after disasters and when materials were needed locally that harkened back to better days.
Sounds like today, doesn't it?
Architectural salvage is an established commercial sector.
Architectural salvate contacts in your local area are probably quiet ... but you can bet the architects and contractors and even interior designers know where these treasure houses are located.
Your local historic preservation society probably also knows of salvagers who specialize in antique building parts, and sometimes these preservation societies even operate their own nonprofit salvage warehouses to promote and assist with old-house restorations.
Most architectural salvage warehouses are in urban areas -- for obvious supply and demand reasons. Web sites are a great new addition to this market for unique properties -- instant communications and cheap online cataloging make it possible to shop from your armchair.
You can even make special requests on some websites such as ShoppersPage at About (Shoppers Page). Recycler's Exchange (Recycler's Exchange) is an information exchange for buying, selling or trading all sorts of materials and equipment, including remodeling supplies.
AntiqueNet ( AntiqueNet.)is a commerce site that sells and auctions antiques and collectibles.
And don't forget eBay, CraigsList and other consumer sites that connect people for mutual benefit.
Sounds like today, doesn't it?
Architectural salvage is an established commercial sector.
Architectural salvate contacts in your local area are probably quiet ... but you can bet the architects and contractors and even interior designers know where these treasure houses are located.
Your local historic preservation society probably also knows of salvagers who specialize in antique building parts, and sometimes these preservation societies even operate their own nonprofit salvage warehouses to promote and assist with old-house restorations.
Most architectural salvage warehouses are in urban areas -- for obvious supply and demand reasons. Web sites are a great new addition to this market for unique properties -- instant communications and cheap online cataloging make it possible to shop from your armchair.
You can even make special requests on some websites such as ShoppersPage at About (Shoppers Page). Recycler's Exchange (Recycler's Exchange) is an information exchange for buying, selling or trading all sorts of materials and equipment, including remodeling supplies.
AntiqueNet ( AntiqueNet.)is a commerce site that sells and auctions antiques and collectibles.
And don't forget eBay, CraigsList and other consumer sites that connect people for mutual benefit.