The Deconstructed House - Late Summer Edition

The Deconstructed House: Late Summer Edition

The Deconstructed House: Atlanta's source for 'direct from the demolition' job site materials for re-use, re-purpose, and recycle!  We have lots of photos of recent activities - lots of demolition jobs in the pipeline.

 CASE STUDY SUCCESS: VINTAGE BRICKS DIRECT FROM DEMO JOB SITE TO NEW INSTALL!

Where do vintage bricks come from?  They are peeled off, by the demolition operator carefully so as to reduce the breakage as much as possible.  These bricks went directly to a new install. They were loaded onto a tandem dump truck from the site of a Sandy Springs demolition job site and delivered to a new (old!) masonry patio install in the Atlanta Lake Claire Neighborhood.  This project is is a PERFECT example of ReUSE at its best. The transportation of the bricks was limited by going straight from the generator site to the ReUSE destination, saving trucking costs, emissions, labor, storage.....the list goes on.  Our JOB is to find these kind of market opportunities and MAKE THEM HAPPEN, even if we "break even". This scenario worked with the masonry contractor, as the contractor would've had to make several trips to our shop to load and purchase this large quantity. The contractor did report that there was a % of waste, as we all expected, but it was worth the price the contractor paid for the bricks. The contractor was able to utilize the new build construction dumpster that was onsite to dispose of any waste (mortar, broken bricks, etc) that resulted from the load he received.

Photo of the patio install coming soon - as promised by the masonry contractor !!

Claw Foot Tub or Water Garden Feature?

Waite demonstrates the hand pump water feature installed on a Claw Foot Tub: re-purposed to Garden Water Feature

Gawgeous and From Another Time.....

We always say, if these walls could talk......? But you do scratch your head from time to time when you come across an old beauty with features such as stained glass window and diamond panes that have been hidden with an interior AND exterior paint job.  Maybe curtains were not in the budget and the inhabitants were trying to 'keep out the sun'.  Regardless, this gem of a home is slated for Southern Demolition and Environmental to demolish in the next coming weeks. The goody has been gotten, and the photos below will ensure the structure will not be "forgotten".....

Come see us at the store on Friday and Saturdays or call to arrange your reUSE brick delivery!

Brick Brick Brick Brick Brick

I love

Bricks

Brick Pavers

Brick Tiles

With holes, without holes, with paint, with ridges, with too much clay, with stamps, with soot

I seriously love

Bricks

Get picking kid! We've got a lot of orders!!

Bringing Bricks Inside - Vintage Bricks

POINT A

This mid century brick ranch in Sandy Springs was brick stripped for a good cause!

This project was an A to B project, one of my favorites! The bricks literally went from demolition project site (Point A) to the renovation  project site (Point B).  The logistics of fulfilling vintage brick orders from Point A to Point B are not complicated, we just need quantity and location of where you need your bricks delivered, with a window of time to work within.  Give us a heads up as soon as you learn the needs of your project.

POINT B

Brought to you by www.vintagebricks.com

House is coming down. And where does all that stuff Go? How about YOUR house?

The Deconstructed House is kissing cousin to a demolition company in Atlanta, Georgia and playing hostess to Pre-Demolition Sale - if you see it here and you like it, let us know and we will hover over it and not let anyone else buy it! Here is the link to a photo gallery of our latest 1950 ish split level Ranch darling: http://www.flickr.com/photos/97256755@N05/


These items will already be deconstructed and awaiting your pickup at 2041 Bolton Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30318. Remember our retail hours are limited: Fridays and Saturdays only from 10am-5pm.

A Pre Demolition Sale is a great way to "save" items from the landfill, and a great way to pick up bargains - many of these items were newly installed and have got a second life in them for sure.

I'm just crazy about green ceramic vintage toothbrush holders - they may not be for you, but you may know someone recreating a scene that may need them! This is a movie town now, after all!!

Again, Check the link for many more, and prices too! What a deal! You may have to buy a rental house or mountain house just to take advantage of our inventory!

Wood Have, Could Have, Should Have

At The Deconstructed House, we struggle with the question, which comes first, "the material or the buyer"?  This is where you come in.....We are evolving to meet the growing needs of Atlanta based contractors, builders, owners, the DIY'er, renovators, designers, dabblers, but we need to know what you are looking for, so we can secure it from our treasure trove of upcoming demolition projects. What is the BEST way to leave a small carbon footprint? Secure the material in one place and deliver it expeditiously to its new home!





If you have a brick need, a granite block need, a heart pine flooring need, kitchen cabinet need, LET US KNOW. We promise to keep photos of our upcoming demolition projects on our website. Check this link often items photographed in place at our next demolition site: http://thedeconstructedhouse.mybigcommerce.com/pre-demolition-sale-coming-soon/   Facebook,Tweet, text, email or call if you see something you must have!

Meanwhile, a little update regarding sales of reclaimed wood: we are in the process of designing a kiln to be utilized for sterilization purposes! If you have experience with kiln building, drop us a line, or drop on by and share your sageness!

Shop hours are Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-5....See you soon! 

Awesome Deconstruction and Demolition Project

North Buckhead Estate Demolition making way for New Construction + Conscientious Buyer of Demolition Services + Green-Minded Builder = Significant Waste Diversion Rates!

Fantastic Demolition and Deconstruction Effort, Resulting in landfill diversion:

Southern Demolition and Environmental and The Deconstructed House join efforts:

Approximately 40 Tons Cut Granite Blocks

Approximately 40 Yards Construction and Demolition including:

Interior Solid Wood Interior Doors

Interior Trim

Cabinet Faces

Interior Cabinetry

Appliances

Heat/AC Units

All Interior Hardware

Front Porch Columns

Exterior Wood Shutters

Exterior Door and Glass Surround

Iron Railings

Landscape Bricks

Interior Light Fixtures

Exterior Light Fixtures

All of that.....

and the Kitchen Sink!

 

When is a door not a door? When it is….ajar!

When is a door not a door? When it is….ajar! I have not seen or figured out yet how to turn a door into a jar, but I have seen a lot of great ideas on how to use a door that still has a lot of character and function left in it. For example, how about using a door as a hanging panel to conceal a laundry area that is otherwise open to view. A door such as this rustic Grist Mill door could be used as a hanging panel on a patio area to conceal a small potting/garden supply area or perhaps to conceal your grill and accessories until needed.

HGTV recently featured a similar unique door with sliding hardware for a bathroom doorway. (credit: HGTV)



















How about a paneled door to turn sideways and use as a headboard? Take advantage of that patina to use for a country cottage look; shabby chic; or coastal style. Use a door to create a one of a kind Coffee Table or Breakfast Table with two pair of rustic legs...hubba hubba! Just today, I saw a vintage screen door gussied up with a bit of paint and used for a pantry door instead of a boring white laminate door.

  Another great project is to use a front door with a few extra pieces and vintage hardware to create a hall tree for an entry or even a mud room. Outfit 3 or 4 doors with hinges and make a folding screen. Paint with sea breeze colors and decoupage some photos of sea shells to create a privacy screen or even a piece of art. What are you waiting for! The doors are waiting for you and your imagination!

Cathy Montoya, Guest Blogger for The Deconstructed House