The Farmhouse employs re-used or experienced materials throughout. These types of materials are in abundance in most communities. Employing such materials in a project saves construction costs, reduces energy consumption, and adds character and value to a project. Deconstruction contractor Pat McCarthy of Colorado Hauling disassembled the existing residence at The Farmhouse site. He and his team then sorted, recycled, or sent the existing house materials to ReSource 2000 and other used building material yards. Certain materials from the existing house were stockpiled for re-use in the new Farmhouse. These included framing lumber, a flagstone hearth, light fixtures, and doors.

Solid Wood Structural Lumber: ReSource 2000 was also a source for solid Douglas fur which was used as structural wood for The Farmhouse. ReSource 2000 dismantled this wood from a boat house and shipped it to a local mill where it was prepared for a new life in The Farmhouse.

Re-Used and Re-Invented Materials: The Farmhouse re-used materials range from structural and framing members to furniture, stair rails, lighting, and even plumbing fixtures. Scrap industrial aluminum is combined with reclaimed wood from communication spools to create the stairway handrail through the home. An old, abandoned sink is resurrected for new use in a bathroom. A silver dish lid from a thrift store is converted into a sink bowl. All items are revamped to meet current building codes.

Refer to the Resource Guide for Reused Material Sources for in The Farmhouse. Also, check in your community for re-used building material dealers, demolition projects, thrift stores, and classified newspaper ads for these types of materials.