Here are some photos of the existing bungalow as it was when we entered our purchase agreement with the builder. Paul had already done the soft demo on what was probably a circa 1920's structure. Note the remnants of the 1948 newspaper on the pine floor: this was placed below the carpeting in order to provide some insulation to the floor from the cold cellar below. Apparently, the finishes were quite sparse. Locals of many years remember this house as holding a family of six. All in 700 sf!! It makes me feel guilty about our new house that is almost 2,000 sf bigger!
Initially we tried to incorporate this house into the new design, but we it resulted in a less than ideal orientation, and it would have been expensive to bring up to the standards of the new house. Initially I explored ways to try and use some of the lumber and flooring in the new house, and contacted a Syracuse company called CABFAB who has experience using reclaimed materials. Most recently, I contacted Habitat for Humanity and the Concerned Citizens Action Program--both are locally based organizations that are involved in the deconstruction industry.
Ideally, we will find somebody who wants the materials or the house as a whole. We absolutely want to avoid putting any usable material in the landfill! Any takers……?
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