We have recently acquired A new batch of beautiful Oregon pine flooring, like most of our reclaimed products it has an interesting history.After making its way from the Northern American states at the turn of the century it was used in the construction of  the West park Hospital London. West Park Hospital was built in 1920’s [...]

Just back from a buying trip and amoungst the many things we bought were a couple of really nice vintage French Garden sets. Each patio set comprises of a circular table and 4 chairs. I don't know what it is about original french garden furniture but it just seems so stylish and the older it seems to [...]

Sometimes it’s just the one piece that makes all the difference. A couple of years ago we (Wilsons Conservation Building Products) sponsored a college that were designing a garden for the Annual Hillsborough Garden Show Ireland. We supplied all the hard landscape items including bricks and decorative items along with a pair of Victorian Style [...]

If you are looking for something different to use as a nice garden planter or garden feature then old reclaimed vintage chimney pots look great. Just find a plastic pot that will fit inside and fill with potting compost and you’re bedding plants and let then grow down. There are a number of different style, colours [...]

Its that time of year when we all starting to come out of hibernation after the long dismal winter and start to enjoy planning our gardens and tiding up outside. This is the time of year that we need to start getting projects underway so that we can enjoy our BBQ’s in the summer. There [...]

With spring in the air we are all looking forward to getting outdoors a little more. Personally I love to hear the splashes of water in a garden. I find it almost therapeutic sitting outside and having a coffee or glass of wine while hearing the tinkle of water – it seems to wash a [...]

Original Brass Globe Taps  We bought this bath with very interesting globe taps and I guessed that they were going to be special when restored.   This is how they turned out, fully restored with replacement seals and the ever popular Nickel plate finish.  Restored Nickel Globe Tap   Personally i think they look stunning.  Alan 

Last week I was asked to have a look at a large rejuvenation project in the Blackstaff area in west Belfast. Amongst other things there were reclaimed timber beams for sale. I was taken to what remains of the old Blackstaff linen Mill    I came across a lovely batch of antique timber and when I [...]

Restorations, new builds, and other various building projects offer you the opportunity to place your own personal stamp on something magical. That’s why great care and time is spent by most building entrepreneurs to finish off their project and ensure maximum impact.   A critical feature often gets overlooked is the property's entrance.   Although this might seem [...]

Natural Bangor Blue slate is probably the best roofing material in the world.  Not only is it good quality but it will outlast other roofing materials. When fitted properly it can outlive the lifetime of its building. The market for reclaimed slates proves this (They tend to be half the price of new Bangor blue [...]