Looking ahead.....

We have secured our place at the Listed Propery Show which takes place at Olympia, London on 21st & 22nd of February 2009. It is the first time we have taken part and are looking forward to meeting other exhibitors and potential customers.
This should be a great weekend - If you're interested in attending, follow the link to the website for more details:

Winter's nearly here.......

Now is the perfect time to think about any fireplaces that need attention as the nights are drawing in and the temperature's definately starting to fall. We currently have a large selection of reclaimed fireplaces and surrounds from simple victorian cast iron grates to more ornate carved stone surrounds.

Fixtures and fittings such as fenders and firebaskets are also in stock.

There are many options to be considered for use in hearths: New slate pieces, reclaimed bricks (have you considered a herringbone design using smaller 2" bricks?) and various reclaimed flags to name a few.

Don't forget, we are able to offer a cutting service if needed to ensure a good fit!

Why not visit either the yard or our website for some inspiration? You could still get a new look in time for Christmas.........

CHRISTMAS:

This year we shall be closing on the 19th of December and returning on the 5th of January 2009

Reclaimed York Flag

Reclaimed York Flags of the highest quality - best we've seen! All from a single demolition. Smooth finish and regulated depth of aprox 70mm. We currently have around 100m available but these are likely to go quickly.........

Isbourne Collection

The Isbourne range is a collection of stoneware ideal for dressing your garden and outdoor living spaces. The pieces are hand carved in a sandstone similar to Cotswold stone in colour, which weathers well to blend into the surroundings quickly.


Exclusive 15% offer

Some items from this collection are currently available at a reduced price. A sales voucher for this has been sent out to a small number of valued customers already, but as a subscriber to our 'blog' you too are eligable.

Simply call us on 01242 609564 or e-mail sales@winchcombereclamation.co.uk to leave your details and we can mail this to you.

This offer has been extended until the end of March 2009

New items

New arrivals include an assortment of ornamental stoneware. Included are a number of pieces of weathered Haddonstone and this solid stone fountain. This is a real statement piece which could be used either as a central planter or water feature. We are currently taking offers......

Large quantities available.....

Most people assume that reclaimed materials are only available in small amounts at a time but this is not so.

We are able to supply vast quantities of certain materials, such as these 3" red bricks. We have approximately 20,000 available at present, all packaged and ready for delivery. Being from a single demolition project, they are consistent in both colour and quality.

We also have large amounts of this reclaimed flag for sale- in excess of 1,000 M sq. Durable, easy to work with, attractive and, above all, competitively priced from £45 per sq M.

Traditional Cotswold Stone Roof Tiles

Traditional stone tiled roofs are a recognisable and much loved feature of the Cotswolds but as many of these are listed properties, they require sensitive repair by skilled roofers to meet conservation standards. We specialise in reclaimed Cotswold stone tiles, having a consistant stock of locally sourced slates available from Stonefields to the slightly thicker Tetbury stone.

Upon arrival, each one is cleaned and stacked vertically to avoid being damaged and sorted by size ready to be laid in the customary diminishing fashion.

Our tiles are sold by the roofing square ( 10ft x 10ft ). Please contact us with enquiries:

01242 609564

Winchcombe Tile

Winchcombe tile make reproduction Cotswold slates which resemble authentic stone tiles in colour, tone and texture. Produced on a large scale and at a quality assured standard, these are an elegant and cost effective alternative to the natural stone product.

call 01242 609564 for more information

or visit their new website at http://www.winchcombetile.co.uk/

Alternatively, we are able to take orders on their behalf.

Reclaimed paving

Despite the typically wet English summer we are having, peoples attentions are still turning to their gardens and outdoor living areas. Laying a patio or paving is a quick and easy way of creating a low-maintainance area to enjoy. We currently have a range of reclaimed paving in stock including York stone, Blue Lias, traditional Cotswold flag and the reclaimed sandstone pictured.

There is a large amount of this available at present. Being quite uniformed in both depth and flag sizes, it is incredibly easy to lay and the smooth finish means it even looks great when wet.

This is a very durable product, available in a range of colourings from blues to buff.

When buying reclaimed paving:

* We sell our paving by area rather than weight. This can be benificial as the thicker the slabs, the less you'd get to a tonne.

* Some larger pieces may be priced seperately as they can be harder to source.

* Look out for oil stains - if the paving has been reclaimed from an old mill or factory floor, they may be oil stained. This can be difficult to remove and when re-laid could seep out.

How much is this?

If you ever visit our yard or take a look at our website, you will notice most things aren't priced. This is because cost can vary due to availability, condition or size. Being flexible, it means you, as a customer, will be given the correct price at the time, ie: if we have done some clever buying and can afford to sell at a lower price than normal you will benefit.
There is always somebody available here to answer any queries so please don't hesitate to ask - this doesn't commit you to buying!
And please remember, all prices are subject to VAT at the current rate.

Summerhouses

Our summerhouses are custom-built to order allowing you the freedom to design an area which suits you and your personality. By looking at the surrounding environment of the intended space, we will produce a sympathetic design which will blend quickly into the landscape.

A wide range of materials and techniques are to be considered, from choosing the bricks and mortar to installing the windows and deciding whether to have the roof tiled or thatched.

Why not call and visit us and take a look at the example built in the yard?

If you then decide to take advantage of this bespoke service we can put the kettle on and start putting together some ideas..........

Malvern 2008

We were more than happy to be involved with the RHS spring gardening show again at Malvern. We worked with the students from Hartpury College who had designed a Mediterranean terrace complete with Farmhouse, vegetable patch and olive tree. I say we worked with them but in honesty, we supplied the materials and they did the rest!!

The finished entry looked fantastic and was awarded a silver-gilt medal.

This project was a good opportunity for people to see reclaimed materials used to their best potential. It hopefully gave some inspiration too, as the farmhouse structure built for the garden could be used as an example of the custom built summerhouses we offer.

What's new?

These hand carved ornate pillar bases would make a feature in any outdor space but why not use them as a plinth for one of the sundials currently in stock?

Oak boards in particularly long lengths and York stone in particularly deep slabs!

An introduction.....

With current inflation and the cost of building works and renovation, there has never been a better time to discover the world of reclamation and the materials and services available.
I was alarmed to discover recently that nearly half of the waste going to landfill is the rubble created by the demolition and building trade. Any building, however modern, generates reclaimed materials and we should always re-use and recycle where possible.
Our aim with this blog is to inform you about our company and the reclamation process in general. We will include information on any new products and items as they become available, detail any upcoming events or projects of interest and post articles about Winchcombe Reclamation.

Traditional building techniques:

With a surge in popularity and a number of television programmes highlighting the advantages of property development, more and more people are taking on restoration projects. This can be a very satisfying ( if time-consuming and exspensive ) process but those with a true passion for the building and it's heritage achieve fantastic results.

A key element is the use of traditional materials and trades. Unfortunately, specialist craftsmen such as blacksmiths, thatchers and dry stone wallers are not as widely available as they once were even though their skills are imperative to the repair and preservation of old buildings.

We work closely with a number of local building craftsmen who use traditional techniques and work sympathetically with our products. On this page, we intend to highlight some of these forgotten skills and post a directory for your reference, introducing you to a few characters along the way.

If you are the owner of a listed property, why not visit the website of 'The listed property owners club'? It gives you access to directories of relevant suppliers and services, runs courses in traditional building techniques and provides advice about all matters from specialist insurance to planning applications.

These reclaimed bricks now just £500 per 1000

Current special prices:

Softwood Reclaimed Railway Sleepers now just £15.00

Our resident swallows

A pair of swallows took residence in one of the buildings here at the beginning of June and promptly filled the nest with a clutch of chicks. Both WR staff and customers alike had to avoid being divebombed as the parents shot in and out feeding their noisy young.

Then last week disaster struck when we came in to find the nest had been attacked (possibly by a cat or magpie) and the chicks gone. All went quiet, although the two adult birds continued to visit.

We were pleased to see this morning that not only had one of the chicks survived but had fledged and was participating in flying lessons around our yard!

Hopefully, these birds will continue to nest here and visit us again next year. Watch this space for 'Spring Watch' 2009........