Materials
You can imagine the long list of materials required for a project like this. Walls, roof, floor, paint, kitchen benches, plumbing etc, etc. It has been difficult process at times with the answers not black and white but more often various shades of grey. We've explained about our selection criteria elsewhere on this website. In this section we'll go through some of the materials that we will be using for the project.
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Recycled bricksWhat do you say when friends ring you with the offer of a couple of trailer loads of old wire-cut bricks. Only thing is, they still need to be cleaned and the cement based mortar does not particularly make that easy...
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Demolition Project, East FremantleWe were given the opportunity to demolish a house in East Fremantle. Previousely a heritage listed home, the owner now had approval to knock it down. A shame in a way, but an opportunity for us to salvage some unique materials. We were glad so many friends helped us out in such a sort time. It was a great team effort and heaps of fun! Pictures of this demolition job are on the gallery page and Tracy also took some pictures. Salvaged items include doors, window frames, floor boards, skirting boards, weather boards, beams, posts, bearers and lintels. A total of over 7 cubic meters of timber! Oh, and also about 25kg of nails... |
13 Walter Street - Facts:
- Demolishing time: 4 days
- De-nailing time: heaps ;-)
- People involved: ~14
Materials salvaged:
- Floorboards
- Floor bearers / joists
- Ceiling bearers / joists
- Rafters / hips / ridge
- Wall studs / plates
- Doors / window frames
- Roof tiles / tin sheets
Other salvaged Items:
- 450 wire-cut bricks
- Jarrah timber (Eugenie's work)