Salvaged cabinets are one of the most popular ways to incorporate reclaimed materials into a remodel. Like most salvaged material, working with salvaged cabinets presents many rewards, as well as a few challenges.

Join Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction on Saturday, March 9th at Second Use Building Materials SODO to gain an understanding of how to shop for salvaged cabinets, prevent common installation mistakes, identify the different types and parts of cabinets, and determine what type of cabinets are the best fit for your project.

This event is TOTALLY FREE, but please RSVP to maryanne@seconduse.com at your earliest convenience to reserve your spot.

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Join us for a discussion of innovative and efficient heating solutions for small and multi-use spaces that tread lightly on the planet. We will look at backyard cottages, ADUs, additions, and whole homes. We’ll also discuss hybrid heating solutions that are super comfortable and healthy, while also saving space, are less expensive to install, and have minimal impact on the environment!

Laura Elfline of Mighty Energy Solutions and Mighty House Construction will lend her expertise in both radiant heat solutions, and home remodeling and construction. So, bring your burning questions about heat!

This workshop is free, simply RSVP to: maryanne@seconduse.com to secure your spot!

Join Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction at Second Use Seattle to discover how to bring your salvage project to life with finishings including trim, surfaces, hardware and beyond.

This workshop is free and open to the public, but limited to 30 attendees.

Email maryanne@seconduse.com to reserve your spot!

Join Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction and Second Use Building Materials for a free education session on working with salvaged windows. Doug will guide you in assessing your window project to see if using salvaged materials is an option, demonstrate how to choose appropriate styles for your project, and share tips on proper installation and maintenance.

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Join Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction on Saturday, February 6th at Second Use Building Materials to gain an understanding of how to shop for salvaged cabinets, prevent common installation mistakes, identify the different types and parts of cabinets, and determine what type of cabinets are the best fit for your project.

This event is TOTALLY FREE and includes a 10% off coupon for same day cabinet purchases at Second Use.

Where: Second Use Building Materials (3223 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134)

When: Saturday, February 6th from 11-12:30

We’ve had a long relationship with Mighty House Construction and are the first to suggest them to those seeking a general contractor with an understanding of salvage. We are thrilled to see them expand their business to include Mighty Energy Solutions, which was born out of their desire to find the most efficient and low-cost technologies for your home.

In their quest to find healthy heating solutions, they discovered Ducoterra’s SolaRay Infrared Radiant Ceiling Panels, which they now offer to consumers and other contractors.  These radiant heat panels have a vast array of benefits, including:

• Directly heats items in a room, which heats surrounding air to create a comfortable living temperature
• Improves indoor air quality by reducing airborne dust, germs, and pollen
• Eliminates noisy air ducts and uneven heat distribution, plus no loss of heat due to ducts
• Fast acting system allows you to turn off system when vacant
• Saves you money by lowering operating costs
• Zero maintenance

Contrary to conventional heating systems that require plumbing, duct work, complicated wiring, and difficult and expensive installation, SolaRay infrared heater installation only requires a simple electrical connection, just like a ceiling light fixture.  SolaRay panels are light, thin, energy efficient and the panels come in either 120V or 240V models. They can be mounted on the ceiling, which we recommend to gain the best efficiency, or on the wall if so desired. The installation is done by mounting the panel to the ceiling (or wall) with screws, connecting to 120V or 240V power source and then to a wall-mounted thermostat.

View their FAQ for more information and pick up a 2016 Second Use Calendar for a coupon for a free Heating Design Consultation!

Customers often ask us to recommend contractors that work with salvaged materials, and there is always one name that comes first.  If you participate in our in house events, it won’t surprise you that Mighty House is our go to recommendation for full-service general contracting and green building.  They run our in house workshop series, participate in Ask the Expert events, and are deeply embedded in the green building community.

For 20 years, their team has provided satisfied clients in the Greater Seattle and East-Side areas with a complete array of residential remodeling and building services.  Skilled, responsive and dependable, they bring outstanding craftsmanship and value to every project – from basic renovations to whole-house remodels and additions.

If you are seeking a contractor that has a strong knowledge of salvaged building materials as well as the the latest in green building practices, Mighty House is an obvious choice. Visit their site for more information and don’t miss our Mighty House Workshop Series (dates available in our 2016 Second Use Calendar).

This workshop is free and open to the public, but limited to 30 attendees. Please RSVP to maryanne@seconduse.com at your earliest convenience to reserve your spot.