Friday 16 July 2010

Canadian Barn Project









Back in 2007 a timber framed barn was offered to us for sale. This wasn't anything unusual as these buildings do come to the end of their life as functional agricultural structures and are usually dismantled and stripped for the reclaimed timber within. However, we always feel they should be maintained as complete buildings where possible and when a Canadian client showed an interest we took the opportunity to embark on an exciting project; to dismantle the building and ship it to the West coast of Canada.
Work began in 2008 and the barn was deconstructed carefully and each piece recorded, labelled and stacked into shipping containers.

Two years on and construction has commenced with a Canadian carpentry team working with unfamiliar traditional framing techniques from photographs and plans......



Once complete, the barn will be the oldest building to be found on the West coast of Canada and will begin its new life as a charming home.

Monday 12 July 2010

Website enquiry forms:

It has been brought to our attention that a number of customers are having difficulties with the enquiry form on our website. We are looking into getting this fixed but please call us (01242 609564) with any queries you may have in the meantime.
Our office hours are Mon - Sat 8.30 - 4.30
Or simply send us an e-mail:
sales@winchcombereclamation.co.uk

Friday 14 May 2010

Cast iron fireplaces


With a view to re-organising to create a new upstairs showroom, we are looking to clear some of our stock of cast iron fireplaces. Please see our website or give us a call. Many bargains to be had.....

Friday 7 May 2010

Demolition Works

We are registered with the CIS as both a contractor and sub-contractor and are fully insured to undertake deconstruction works. These can be projects of any size from taking down a modern bungalow or extension, to being involved with the demolition of large civic buildings to carefully taking apart a timber framed barn to be shipped to Canada and re-built * More on that particular project to come.....
Our approach is very much one of careful deconstruction as opposed to the 'ball & chain' method ensuring all materials are delicately handled, cleaned and suitably packaged by us on site. This guarentees both provenance and quality for our customers.

Wednesday 5 May 2010

Sue Ryder Care



We like to choose a nominated charity each year and for 2010 Sue Ryder Care has been selected.
The local Leckhampton Court Hospice does an admirable job of providing residential care, day care and care within the home for patients with life threatening conditions and is currently in it's 30th year of providing this service.
Please follow the link to their website to find out more or continue to check our blog for details of upcoming events.



Monday 26 April 2010

Look who's back.......

There's a definate feeling of Spring in the air at the moment. The weather has improved, lambs are playing in the surrounding fields and we are pleased to see our resident swallows have returned to nest for a third year!

Handmade bricks:


We now have a large number of these reclaimed handmade bricks. There are 20,000 in total. Ideal for matching to an exisiting property or sufficient for a new-build project with a little more character than using modern bricks.

Thursday 25 March 2010

York Flag - Just arrived.....


Over 100 M sq of top-grade external York has just come into stock. Lovely smooth, weathered face, decent sizes and all under 3" thick. This would ideally be sold as a complete lot.

Monday 8 March 2010

Roofing issues....

Now that the weather has finally started to clear up and building works can seriously commence, it is a good time to evaluate the condition of your roof and address any repairs that need to be made.
We continuously carry various reclaimed roof tiles and fittings, including large quantities of Cotswold stone slates.
To start, why not follow the link to the article we had published in Worcestershire living and then contact us with your requirements?

New in stock....

Windmill beams:
These are really unusual. Originally forming the turning circle of a windmill, these hardwood sections have been handled carefully, treated and waxed to create really impressive timbers.
Would ideally suit an inglenook fireplace or create a focal point in any room.
Five available..........

Listed Property Show


For the second year running we were exbibitors at the Listed Property show at London Olympia, and with nearly 6,000 people attending the event over the two days, it was a successful weekend.
It is always a pleasure to meet new potential customers in this way and discuss their individual needs and hopefully this has lead to our involvement in numerous new projects for the year ahead.