In the recent past, it has become popular for homeowners to incorporate reclaimed building materials into their properties. There are several reasons why this is the case: firstly, the reclaimed building materials are typically able to add next character to property or building (a feat that appears to be unobtainable for newer construction materials).

Secondly, it is most often the case that homeowners seek to use environmentally friendly materials when seeking to make alterations or improvements to their home and, rather than purchasing newly produced building materials or ordering bespoke construction materials, wish to use timber or stone that has been taken from derelict or deconstructed properties or buildings.

The most commonly used reclaimed building materials that are used in such renovations and alterations are reclaimed timber, reclaimed stone and reclaimed bricks. These Bricks, for instance, can add instant charm to period properties, particularly as their weathered appearance can prove very eye catching.

However, there can be several obstacles to obtaining older bricks to be recycled in this fashion, the main one being that there may not be a supplier of such building materials in the local area. Meaning that the transportation of such bricks would be very expensive and, therefore, not economically viable on the part of the customers.

Also, when purchasing reclaimed bricks to be used in repair work, customers must ensure that these bricks they are purchasing match the overall facade of the building. However, in the occurrence that there is a supplier of these bricks in their local area, potential customers must also take into consideration; the fact that some purveyors of ‘antique’ building materials may attempt to pass off more modern bricks and stone to their customers as being much older.

There are, however, a large number of suppliers of reclaimed stone and bricks who are specialists who monitor all the demolition activity in their local areas. In the likelihood that there are antique stone and brick-containing buildings being demolished, collect any undamaged bricks and building stones that can then be cleaned and resold to customers wishing to purchase such reclaimed building materials.

Building with reclaimed materials is a better environmental approach to building as well because it keeps those materials out of landfills and the more reclaimed building materials that can be used, fewer trees will have to be cut down to make products to use in the building industry.

All manner of building materials and elements are reclaimed for use in the building process. Reclaimed wood is used for flooring or porches, and sometimes the reclaimed wood is from harder woods that are more durable than new materials are, and they may be from woods that are no longer used in the building industry because they are now too expensive to use for the home building. If you are remodelling an older home, you may have windows and doorways that are larger than the common sizes used today. Instead of custom ordering the doors and windows, you may be able to find reclaimed ones that will fit your home for a much better price.