A green building consumes less energy, water, and natural resources, is healthier and creates less waste. It is not just about the latest and greatest materials or techniques. Finding used windows and doors, flooring or anything that can be recycled can save trees and the energy used to produce new building components. According to the 2030 Challenge for Building Product Manufacturers organization, 5 to 8 percent of total energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. result from the manufacture and transport of building products and building construction.
One business that has been in the Greenville SC area since 1975 is Old House Salvage now located in Piedmont, SC. Joe Stevens learned demolition and salvage of old houses from his father and they began Old House Salvage in the historic West End District of Greenville. Since that time they have been selling building salvage materials.
Some examples of architectural salvage items they may have available are antique bricks for $.45 each, antique oak flooring for $1.50 per square foot, antique pine flooring for $2-2.50 per square foot, heart pine for $4 per square foot, wrought iron fencing at $20 per foot with a matching gate, wrought iron handrails, framing lumber, windows from $5 to $200, old pine and oak beams, cast iron and marble sinks from $30, church windows and pews, stained glass, ceiling tin, columns, cabinets at $10 a foot, antique spindles, front doors with windows, clawfoot tubs, cast iron stoves, trim, soffett brackets from a hundred year old home, mantles from $40 and up, interior doors from $20 and exterior doors from $45, door hardward including porcelain and glass, millwork, light fixtures and even antique iron molds from the Eagle Iron Works Foundry. Refinishing is available and they offer special web discounts. Their website is http://www.theoldhousesalvage.com
Joe's motto is "Go Green! Save the trees and some money by using salvaged and recycled building supplies from Old House Salvage." He has moved the business to his home where he has more room at 95 Big Survey Road, Piedmont, SC 29673 and his hours are anytime except Sunday. Just call him at 864.787.2119 or email info@theoldhousesalvage.com. The inventory is always changing and shipping is offered.
Another architectural salvage place to visit is Architectural Warehouse located in nearby Landrum, SC at 110 North Trade Street, telephone 864.457.2199 with a second location in Tryon, NC at 151 South Mercerizing Road, telephone 828.859.2297. Their hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 to 5 and Sunday from 1 to 5. Their doors may range from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. They have a search screen on their website for specific items in their inventory with a photo gallery and they offer seasonal specials. View the site at http://www.architecturalwarehouse.com
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