Q. I am looking for a website that sells used building materials in the Syracuse NY area anyone have any idea of a link for them?
I tried to do a search for building restoration materials but everything comes up from out of state or in Canada.
I am looking for the material in or near Syracuse NY Not Canada
I tried to do a search for building restoration materials but everything comes up from out of state or in Canada.
I am looking for the material in or near Syracuse NY Not Canada
A. I usually go to FreeCycle.org to find used building materials. Instead of throwing stuff away people post their things on this site. It is set up locally by chapter and I believe the Syracuse area has one. It is a great resource.
In the past I have found tons of old deck materials and other lumber that is in great shape.
The best part is that it is free!!!! People are not allowed to charge for their products. It is very cool.
In the past I have found tons of old deck materials and other lumber that is in great shape.
The best part is that it is free!!!! People are not allowed to charge for their products. It is very cool.
What local building materials are available in Haiti?
Q. What building materials are readily available to construct housing in post-quake Haiti? Is their concrete production local or imported? Do they have wood available and if so what kind (hardwood, softwood, timber)? Also are earth-made dwellings common in vernacular architecture?
I'm doing a school design project on this topic and I'd like to her from preferably a first hand source who has been there and had a chance to see for themselves what the situation is like.
I'm doing a school design project on this topic and I'd like to her from preferably a first hand source who has been there and had a chance to see for themselves what the situation is like.
A. There is still lots of rubble.
And still so much devsataion (n Port-au-Prince), that they can't get machines and backhoes to help clear it up.
But some have been very cleverly been using hand-cranked rubble crushers. It takes 2-3 guys to operate, two to crank, one to put chunks into the hopper. But they are slowly clearing their own neighborhoods - AND using the crushed rubble as a building material for concrete, foundations, new bricks, and the like. Ingenious.
And still so much devsataion (n Port-au-Prince), that they can't get machines and backhoes to help clear it up.
But some have been very cleverly been using hand-cranked rubble crushers. It takes 2-3 guys to operate, two to crank, one to put chunks into the hopper. But they are slowly clearing their own neighborhoods - AND using the crushed rubble as a building material for concrete, foundations, new bricks, and the like. Ingenious.
How do I salvage building materials in Northern Illinois?
Q. I am wondering how people get started or find used/ recycled building materials (wood etc). Obviously I could buy them from a salvaged materials dealer but how I can do this myself? I have several projects on the burner and am just trying to figure out where to begin.
A. The real question is, what are you looking for? If you are looking for lumber, ask someone that removes and replaces it. If you are looking for old hardware or plumbing fixtures then talk to a plumber.
If you don't want to go to a dealer, go to their source. Bypass the dealer and contact the contractors that tear out the materials.
For the most basic start, contact your local Home Builders Association to get a list of contractors that may work in the area you are looking.
If you don't want to go to a dealer, go to their source. Bypass the dealer and contact the contractors that tear out the materials.
For the most basic start, contact your local Home Builders Association to get a list of contractors that may work in the area you are looking.
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