Blocker's Restoration Hardware

Specializing in Antique Architectural Salvage
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Acceptance Policies

 
Blocker's Restoration Hardware specializes in unique and historic building components.  We purchase items and a will accept donations.  (Don't fill up your dumpster!)
 
We have limited space, however, so we're rather choosy.  Criteria for acceptance of materials is listed below.
 
Note:  It is wise to call first to check interest in the material before bringing it in.  Items must be in good condition.  Please call with questions before hauling it to us.  We reserve the right to refuse any material.
 
 
Currently we are looking for:
  • Iron gates, fences, wall pieces, etc.
  • Fountains and other garden items
  • Stained Glass windows - especially old and in good condition
  • Balustrades, Finials, Corbels, Columns
  • Claw foot tubs - any size
  • Old sinks
  • Vintage lighting fixtures - interior and exterior
  • Tin ceiling pieces
  • Old wood flooring - heart pine, oak, chestnut
  • Anything unique which can be re-invented

 

Doors we accept:

  • Solid, paneled doors
  • Doors with historical value, unique style or unique wood

 

Doors we do not accept:

  • Doors with rot, termite damage or warped due to water damage
  • Hollow core doors
  • New doors unless very unique

 

Windows we accept:

  • Old single and multiple pane wood windows free of rot
  • Prefer 1920's and older with original wavy glass
  • Casement windows with original hardware
  • Stained glass windows - vintage preferred
  • Half round windows if vintage and old transoms of any shape and style

 

Windows we do not accept:

  • Aluminum, steel or vinyl windows
  • New windows of any size or style

 

Dimensional Lumber & Beams that we accept:

  • Exterior and interior siding from buildings older that 1940
  • Heart pine, oak or other old wood (must be longer than 4 ft. and denailed!)
  • Finished lumber and flooring

 

Lumber and Flooring we do not accept:

  • Flooring with split or broken tongues or grooves
  • Water damaged, rotted or twisted wood of any king

 

Lighting we accept:

  • Vintage ceiling and wall lights and sconces
  • Outside lamps - pre 1950
  • Hanging lights if unusual or vintage
  • Stained glass lights if unusual or vintage

 

Lighting we do not accept:

  • Fluorescent lights of any king
  • Lights newer that 1950's unless very unusual

 

Plumbing Fixtures we accept:

  • Claw foot tubs of any kind and most conditions
  • Porcelain sinks if older that 1950's
  • Pedestal sinks if older that 1940's

 

Plumbing Fixtures we do not accept:

  • porcelain fixture with cracks in the bowl
  • Toilets
  • Stainless steel or new sinks
  • Shower doors of any kind