Deconstruction

Read “Different kind of demo: House ‘deconstructed’ by nonprofit” in Westport Journal

We are grateful to Westport Journal‘s executive editor, Thane Grauel, for highlighting the deconstruction efforts we make in support of…

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Unsung Hero: Second Chance’s Work in Massachusetts Highlighted

Blog Post in “Where Westport meets the world” by Dan Woog. We’re grateful for the exposure! Unsung Heroes #259 Posted…

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Baltimore Magazine: “This Couple Combined Two Patterson Park Rowhomes for Family, Fun, and Community”

We love having a part in making people’s dreams come true! Second Chance helped gut the homes and reduce landfill…

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8 Important Building Materials That Are Saved When Deconstructing a Home

8 Important Building Materials That Are Saved When Deconstructing a Home – by Max Shafer According to the EPA, roughly…

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SC Named Among the Best “Architectural Salvage Stores Where You Can Buy Gorgeous Reclaimed Pieces” in Departures Mag

13 Architectural Salvage Stores Where You Can Buy Gorgeous Reclaimed Pieces What’s old is new again. By Dobrina Zhekova on…

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In Builder Magazine: “Nonprofit Second Chance Designs Concept Home Using Recycled Building Materials”

The Towson, Maryland–based project has floors, doors, windows, cabinetry, countertops, and more from previous homes. By Symone Garvett, December 04,…

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The Baltimore Sun Publishes Insightful Update on the Lawsuit Against Second Chance That Was Dismissed with Full Apologies

Full vindication… FINALLY! Please review our original press release about this frivolous lawsuit – one which the plaintiffs (Gogtay/Dixit) themselves…

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Check Out Our Contributions to this New “Home Deconstruction Guide”

Be sure also to check out our informative deconstruction pages to learn more about the process and benefits. We would…

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2020 Best of Baltimore Award for “Architectural Salvage” from Baltimore Magazine!

To “salvage” is “to save goods from damage or destruction.” The descriptive term “architectural” indicates that what is being saved…

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SC Weighs In with a YES: “Salvaged Lumber is Awesome, But Is It Worth the Effort and Cost?”

Aug 20, 2020 – “Salvaged Lumber is Awesome, But Is It Worth the Effort and Cost?” Feature Article in Products…

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Fox 45 explores our work with Waterfront Partnership to create Rash Field Park

We are delighted to be able to work with Waterfront Partnership to sustainably advance a dynamic, new recreational facility called…

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SC in Building Forward – “Construction’s Dirty Secret: Deconstruction and reclaiming building materials are on the rise.”

August 20, 2019 – “Construction’s Dirty Secret: Environmentally friendly buildings still send a ton of waste to the landfill, but…

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