The personal touch
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your home without breaking the bank, working with recycled building materials is a fantastic option. We find out more with Musgroves.
The construction industry has a big impact on the planet. Anything we can do as consumers to reduce our carbon emissions within this industry has got to be a good thing. Added to this, recycled materials are often less expensive than new ones, and they also add character and charm to your DIY project.
Take Linda and Phil, for example. The couple was building their Kirwee home and were wanting to use recycled rimu flooring on the project. After visiting Musgroves at Wigram, they found just what they were looking for: a large stack of tongue and groove floorboards recycled from a local church. As the floorboards were being laid, Linda’s parents got curious and asked which church they had come out of. After a bit of investigation and a couple of phone calls, it turned out to be the exact same church in which Linda’s parents married.
“Yes, it’s a romantic coincidence, but you’ll be surprised at how often things like that happen,” says Sue, General Manager at Musgroves. “Another of our customers, Marcus Allen, recently began renovating his North Canterbury home, and he wondered how old it was. He started pulling off the sarking and discovered the home was originally built by his namesake Alfred Allen! After a bit of research, he discovered they were related! Marcus came to Musgroves to find a replacement front door that matched the era of the original home.”
If you are considering using recycled materials for your next DIY project, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, do your research and know what materials are available. Musgroves has a huge range of products in various sheds at their site in Wigram, all amazingly well organised by a team that provides exceptional service.
Secondly, be prepared to put in a little extra work to clean and prepare the materials before you use them. And finally, don’t be afraid to get creative! With a little imagination, you can turn recycled materials into something truly special. The Musgrove’s website has a ‘Wall of Fame’ page showcasing the work of some of its customers. It’s a great place to get ideas and shows the sense of pride that this customer community takes in being able to reuse the products that Musgroves has sold them.
For many, Musgroves is an iconic household name in Canterbury and well known throughout the South Island as a pioneer in the trading of quality recycled building materials and joinery. The yard at Wigram is a treasure trove of building materials. Customers can also buy online, with an easy-to-navigate online shop, including suggestions on who can help with freight, if you’re based outside Christchurch.
If you’re looking to bring some character into your next renovation project, there is great range of environmentally friendly recycled materials available at Musgroves.
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