Plan ahead, be creative and prioritize when incorporating non-asbestos used materials

PLAN AHEAD. Be creative. Give yourself time to find used products that meet your needs. Start looking early, and carry a list of the design elements you'd like to come from salvaged materials. Also keep specific measurements of cabinetry, countertops, ceiling heights, wall and floor lengths handy so you can determine whether salvaged elements will fit in your space. Shopping for used building non-asbestos materials is a form of treasure hunting.

BE CREATIVE. Think outside the box when it comes to using salvaged materials, because someone else’s trash could become your treasure.

SHOW FLEXIBILITY. Searching for a single, specific item may take a lot of time and be frustrating. You should love what you select, but keep your options open. Be willing to let go of one idea if another opportunity arises.

PRIORITIZE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EFFICIENCY. It's not always good to reuse. Avoid materials that may introduce hazards into your home such as lead, asbestos, or unsafe electrical products.

Courtesy of http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0704017.pdf

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