What have we been up to?

Salvaging up to 100 tons of materials per deconstructed home! And with several homes just completed, that’s a lot of new materials, like old growth lumber! Want to take a look? Just give us a call so that we can help you pick out the perfect supplies for your project, 313-494-4736.

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Deconstructing in Highland Park

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Keeping Busy!

Deconstruction moves forward on several houses in Highland Park. We’re so grateful for the sunshine.

What does more deconstruction means for you. The removal of blight and great new materials in our warehouse!

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IMG_0936Great article in the Detroit News about Reclaim Detroit and what happens with all our salvaged materials.http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130208/LIFESTYLE01/302080320/Groups-salvage-lumber-fixtures-furniture-other-reclaimed-uses?odyssey=mod

Reclaim Detroit employees

Yes, Reclaim Detroit has beautiful old-growth lumber, windows, hardware, flooring…almost anything you need to see your vision through. But, did you know that your support of Reclaim helps us to continue our job training program? Most of our Reclaim Detroit employees, like Salina and Margie, came through a program like “Pathways out of Poverty” or “Earn+Learn.” Did you know that Deconstruction creates 6 new jobs for every 1 standard demolition job? Your support means new jobs for Detroiters in a new “green economy.”

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Reclaimed doorknobs

Reclaimed doorknobs

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grates -all shapes and sizes


We may have just what your looking for to finish off that project. Doors, grates, hardware and even claw-foot tubs! Thinking about installing 100 year old flooring? We’ve got that, too. Contact us at 313-494-4736.

Tune in tonight 10:00pm My TV20

Posted: September 10, 2012 by cwrutherford in Uncategorized

Tune in tonight to My TV20 for a story featuring our work and partnership with Focus: HOPE.

http://www.tv20detroit.com/news/local/Deconstructing-Detroit-169191426.html

Video featuring our partnership with Focus: HOPE

Posted: September 10, 2012 by cwrutherford in Uncategorized

Our training partner Focus: HOPE produced this short video recently featuring our programs. Enjoy and spread the word!

http://vimeo.com/48835423

Thanks to Amelia Kanan for helping to tell our story! Spread the word.

(Photo: Amelia Kanan) Deconstructing old buildings and re-selling the materials is the newest wave of green building.

Scene In Detroit: Reclaim Rather Than Abandon « CBS Detroit.

DX001 Carpenter Hamtramck

Posted: September 6, 2012 by cwrutherford in DX Zone - Deconstruction Projects