Inspired by these rough-hewn display shelves made from salvaged wood and spotted on our recent visit to Eden and Eden, we went on a hunt for architectural and materials salvage resources in the Bay Area and Pacific Northwest.
Our list is after the jump. Please add to it if you know of others! (Portland anyone?)
Portland's Rebuilding Center is pretty great, but I wish it weren't the only one!
Portland:
In addition to the Rebuilding Center...
Habitat for Humanity's ReStore
http://www.pdxrestore.org/
Rejuvenation Hardware (not Restoration Hardware)
Hippo Hardware
All of the above...and tropical salvage
http://www.tropicalsalvage.com/
Driftwood Salvage, in E. Palo Alto. They hold home deconstructions on houses scheduled for demo. All fixtures, wood, etc. go for great prices. Sometimes kitchen cabinets, doors, windows, plants, appliances. Also have a warehouse.
www.driftwoodsalvage.com
on amador in san francisco
www.buildingresources.org
In the Puget Sound region Second Use Building Materials, Inc. in Seattle is the largest & most organized salvage yard.
They partner with Habitat For Humanity, and have their inventory searchable online! www.seconduse.com
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