Atlanta has dealers who specialize in procuring building materials from antique buildings, and reusable old building materials. Architectural salvage is the reclamation or reuse of architectural materials. These can be obtained from old homes, churches and commercial properties that are slated for demolition. These building materials are often preferred over modern materials, as they are of better and more durable quality. Salvaged items may include wood flooring, furniture, doors, and marble fireplaces to claw foot tubs, ornate radiators and handcrafted decorative hardware. These have to be then modified and adapted such that they fit into a new home. A number of issues such as primarily period and style but also size, weight, material, orientation and installation -- must be addressed to achieve the correct look in case of blending the old with the new. This industry also reduces resource use as old materials are reused.
