Deconstruction and Reuse Network Partners with Local Habitat for Humanity, Diverting Salvaged Building Materials to its ReStore

    LAGUNA BEACH, CA, April 22, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN) http://www.reusenetwork.org is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County to divert reusable building materials from locally deconstructed homes to the affiliate's new ReStore facility and to jointly promote DRN's Deconstruction Solutions program to property owners, building industry professionals and community leaders. Deconstruction is the careful dismantling and reclaiming of a structure's reusable, finished materials and rough lumber. Salvaged items will be sold at the ReStore, well below retail, with proceeds supporting Habitat's mission to build affordable homes in the community. Donated items may include doors, windows, appliances, cabinetry, rough lumber, stone and some roof tiles.

"Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is helping us achieve our environmental mission which is to promote deconstruction practices and to divert materials from unnecessarily entering landfills, while supporting their community by providing a valuable resource to residents," says Lorenz Schilling, president/founder of DRN. "I am thrilled that our donations will help Sonoma County's ReStore fund more affordable housing and recycle valuable building materials back into the community."

DRN works with local deconstruction contractors and building professionals to offer simple, professionally performed deconstruction services to property owners looking to reduce waste during demolition. Up to 50% of an average 2,000 square foot house (including about 9 tons of rough lumber) can be re-used, while another 15% can be recycled. Counting recycled foundation concrete helps to achieve about 85% diversion overall. In addition to achieving an environmental savings, homeowners often reduce overall project costs via donation by significantly lowering their overall tax liability.

The ReStore is a cost-effective outlet for home improvement projects that is open to the public offering quality used and surplus building materials at reduced prices. Profits from the Restore help cover overhead costs so that donations can be used strictly for house building. In some areas, ReStores generate enough funds to build additional Habitat homes. ReStores are environmentally friendly, keeping overstock and quality reusable items out of landfills and therefore reducing disposal costs.

The ReStore is moving and will reopen early May. The new location is 1201 Piner, Santa Rosa, off Industrial. The entrance is on Industrial at the back of the building. Hours: Monday to Saturday, from 9-5 For donations and more information please call 707-568-3228 or visit http://www.sonomacountyhabitat.org/restore/index.php.

About Deconstruction & ReUse Network:
Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental public benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. http://www.reusenetwork.org

About Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County
Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a 501(c)(3), They have built 10 homes since 1991, and currently has 2 under construction in Healdsburg, with 7 more homes scheduled to begin within the next year. For more information, visit www.SonomaCountyHabitat.org.

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