#throwback – Second Use Building Materials and Salvage

Breathing life into old hardware – stripping paint and refinishing

Mary Anne Carter — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:56:20 +0000

So, be warned, Second Use has gone through a redesign with its look and feel since publishing the guide linked below. But deep down inside, we strive to be helpful, knowledgeable and make salvage intuitive, accessible and fun. The tips and tricks are still good, so why throw the baby out with the bathwater?

We put together this incredibly helpful guide a while back. We hope you can appreciate our earlier branding and learn all about how to take that painted over Eastlake strikeplate, or peeling, multilayered maybe-this-is-japanned escutcheon back to its original glory.

As always, be careful about lead paint! Learn more about the hazards of this paint additive that is common to older paint here.

Intro to Salvage: Windows

Mary Anne Carter — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:44:38 +0000

The Northwest Used Building Materials Network put together this clever Salvage Windows 101 years back. Its layout & design may offend your industrial-chic, ultra-modern tendencies, but we promise it was contemporary at the time. It’s still a good resource to get started about thinking salvage and its place in your home. A definite must read.

Salvage Doors – a primer

Mary Anne Carter — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:40:19 +0000

The migration to the new website continues to expose some relevant resources we think are worth sharing. Here’s a quick overview of working with Salvage Doors from the Northwest Used Building Materials Network.

It might look a bit dated, but the information is relevant and helpful, especially if you’re just starting to consider salvage. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it…or break it a little to make it look cooler.

Buying and Installing Salvaged Flooring

Mary Anne Carter — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:35:08 +0000

As we move to our new website we’re doing some serious cleaning and rummaging through our heaps of files. It’s like a digital version of those boxes of rusty parts from somebody’s garage that end up in our tool section. Anyway, here’s a gem we found from way back when.

The Northwest Used Building Materials Network put this handy guide together who knows when and we’ve wiped off the dust because it’s still as good as ever. Click the link properly called “FLOORING” for a download of a quick, but thorough, guide to working with salvaged flooring.

2014 Call for Vendors | Our Second Annual Handmade Market

Mary Anne Carter — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:50:43 +0000

Experience the creativity and skill of over thirty local artisans first hand at Second Use’s Second Annual Handmade Market on Saturday, December 13th from 11-4:30. Warm beverages and a store wide sale will accompany this celebration of creativity and resourcefulness within our community. This event is open to the public, all ages, and indoors- we will even turn on the heat!

Please promote the creativity of our community through sharing the event with your friends, family, and followers on Facebook.

Interested in being a vendor? Submit an application by November 13th: http://bit.ly/11121314

Vendor Policies:

WHO: We will select 30 makers from the Seattle community that create beautiful and useful goods by hand.

DATE: Saturday, December 13th from 11-4:30 indoors at Second Use in SODO

DEADLINE: The application deadline is November 13th. Vendors will be notified of their acceptance status within one week of the deadline.

JURYING: The show will be juried for the benefit of both the makers and shoppers. It is our goal to offer a diverse mix of quality goods.

TIP: Most of our audience is shopping for gifts. Last year, the vendors that offered a selection of reasonably priced wares suitable for small gifts and stocking stuffers did the most business.

COST:
• $25 per vendor per 7′ x 7′ space. Second Use will take NO cut from your sales.
• Table and chair available upon request
• Payment must be made within one week of your acceptance to secure your spot
• Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted

POLICIES:
• Vendors are required to arrive a minimum of one hour before the event and stay for the duration of the event
• Vendors that do not sign in by 10:00 am will forfeit their table
• Second Use encourages the use of salvaged materials but does not tolerate the sale of competing goods. For example, earrings made from chandelier crystals are acceptable; single chandelier crystals are not.
• Websites will not be viewed for the jurying process; it is therefore imperative that all required content is uploaded to this form.
• Vendors are responsible for handling all cash and card transactions. BYO cashbox and card reader. Wifi is limited; it is encouraged to bring a 3G device for card reading.

2014 Second Use is Now a Verified Agent for DPD Required Salvage Assessment

Mary Anne Carter — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:49:28 +0000

Are you aware of the DPD Required Salvage Assessment in Seattle? As of July 1, 2014, a new requirement mandates that before demolition, homeowners must have a verified agent, such as Second Use, complete a Salvage Assessment. Here are the basics:

1. If you are planning a demolition or remodeling project that includes demoltion with a scope of work greater than 750 square feet, you are now required to submit a Deconstruction and Salvage Assessment.

2. The assessment indicates which of the materials identified in the plan are potentially salvageable, and can be completed free of charge by one of our estimators.

3. Material is not required to be salvaged from your project site at this time, but the assessment allows you to be aware of alternatives to waste.

Don’t hesitate to contact our salvage crew (206-763-6929×4) with any questions and to schedule your FREE Salvage Assessment.

A copy of the Salvage Assessment is avaliable here.

2014 Call for Sumbissions | Art + Design Competition

Mary Anne Carter — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:47:58 +0000

Second Use challenges all artists, craftsmen, tinkerers, dabblers, dreamers, and schemers to show us your skills by participating in our annual Art + Design Competition. This year, we’re raising the stakes with more prizes and a creative twist: the requirement to use at least onesalvaged tropical knee brace from our store in your art or design piece.

Work will be exhibited and voted on by the public at our Fall Festival on September 20th at our store. Winners will be announced at 5PM.

More information about the Art + Design Competition, including the lowdown on prizes, rules, submission forms, and deadlines are available on the Second Use Fall Fest website.

2014 Save the Date | Fall Fest 2014 | September 20th | 2-6 PM

Mary Anne Carter — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:47:00 +0000

Second Use is turning 20 and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than bringing back our legendary Fall Festival and opening it up to the entire community. Join us for a fun-filled day of activities and entertainment including:

20% Off Our Entire Inventory
Free Food
Family Friendly Games
Live Music
Art + Design Competition
Light Shop Tours
Prizes Galore
And Much More

For more information, check out the Second Use Fall Fest website and please spread the word. All are welcome!