Deconstruct and Reuse

San Francisco is a wonder to behold architecturally, and it is also a treasure trove beneath the plaster walls and stucco facades. Deconstruction and Reuse Network has been uncovering treasures in the walls and interiors of San Francisco for some time now, and now we will be re-purposing them in low-income homes through a new partnership with Rebuilding Together San Francisco (RTSF) and Deconstruction & Reuse Network (DRN).

The two organizations have teamed up to provide quality building materials to homeowners who could otherwise not afford essential repairs and remodels. From Victorian era redwood doors, to newer kitchen cabinets and appliances, DRN will be providing RTSF clients with materials that would possibly be land-filled if not for deconstruction.

Deconstruction is an old process made new again – it is the careful dismantling and reclaiming of a structure’s reusable, finished materials and rough lumber. In order to reach San Francisco’s goal of Zero Waste by 2020, we need to implement innovative programs that divert valuable materials from the waste stream. We as a City need to start viewing our materials for what they truly are = resources, and deconstruction is an easy and effective way to begin.

Before remodeling or demolishing your house, take time to consider the option of deconstruction. Through Deconstruction & Reuse Network, you can offset the extra costs of deconstruction with a tax deduction providing you with both the satisfaction of knowing you contributed to the greater good, and with a financial incentive that just makes sense. Not only might your materials help someone else in need, they will also add fuel to the reuse economy that provides more jobs per ton than land-filling or recycling.

To find out more about Deconstruction, contact Nicole Tai at nicole@reusenetwork.org or call 888-545-8333 x201.

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