Welcome!
The ReConnstruction Center is a non-profit organization, a building materials "Goodwill Store", which uses the proceeds from the sales of donated building materials to support other community non profit organizations. We are a community resource offering affordable building materials to public, including new homeowners, landlords, and to those that can ill afford new, stabilizing and improving neighborhoods, and preserving artifacts of our archetectural and manufacturing heritage.
Come in and shop for new, used, antique, and surplus building materials in our 6,500 square-foot showroom and warehouse. As a non-profit organization we rely on a small paid staff and help from volunteers who share our vision. Please
click here to learn how you can make
a tax-deductible donation of money, services or reusable building
materials. Thanks
for visiting and helping us in our quest to become Central Connecticut's Premier Building Materiials ReUse store, the place to
find quality building materials at a fraction of the retail price!
NEW STORE HOURS (April 2010):
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sundays: 12:00noon - 4:00pm
WE REMAIN CLOSED ON MONDAYS!!
Contact Information
The ReCONNstruction Center
230 South Street
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 597-3390
From Route 9 (North or South), go to Exit #25 (Ellis Street). Right at end of ramp onto Ellis Street. Right at second traffic light onto Stanley Street. Go to the end, a “T” intersection with South Street. Left onto South Street. The ReCONNstruction Center (#230) is on the left at the bottom of the hill. From Berlin Turnpike, Between Best Buy and the Olympia Diner, take Pane Rd, which turns into South Street at the New Britain town line. The ReConnstruction Center (#230) is on the right, one block past Paradise Pizza between East St and Stanley St. |
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What
We Sell? - All the stuff you can't do without!
We sell good quality, brand new, pre-owned, antique, and surplus, reusable building materials, lighting fixtures, wooden furniture, and appliances.
Think about the myriad of things that go into building or renovating
a home, apartment or business…that’s what you’ll find
at the ReCONNstruction Center! Almost everything from lumber and kitchen cabinets,
lighting to plumbing fixtures, replacement and original wooden windows and doors are available. As with any
store, the inventory changes daily. So, visit us online or in person often to increase your
chances of finding what you are searching for. Please click
here to see the list of items we accept for donation and what might we have in stock.
Didn't see something you were looking for? Check out our Wish List Request Form!
***** Site Updated: 06/25/10 @ 07:00 PM EDT *****
The ReCONNstruction Center has listened to your suggestions and we have expanded our hours in order to accept your donations and shop in our store. We are now open on Tuesdays and we are opening earlier on Saturdays so you can get started on your weekend projects sooner.
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Want to watch the video of TV3's Scott Haney in a bath tub interviewing Doug? Check it out!
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GRANITE TOP VANITIES - PRACTICALLY NEW!
Eight in stock!
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Samples of NEW lighting in stock:
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Cherry hardwood pantry, must see!
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Sample of gift items recently donated!
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The first of many deliveries to come... not yet priced or placed in the racks.
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Several cartons of manufactured flooring has arrived at the store in the last couple of days. Just a sample....
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Time out for a public service announcement......
As part of our mission to support the community, The ReCONNStruction Center recently
presented a "really big check" to the Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity Project on Sexton Street in New Britain.
Doug presented the Check to Mike Brett, Habitat's Executive Director, while Mayor Tim Stewert looked on.
Thanks to the donors, shoppers, and ReCONN staff.... you made it possible!
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Rare Three Piece "Monroe" Estate Ice Box with Nickel Hardware
(needs some cleaning, nickel polishing)
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Contemporary Round office / cafe table... let's move it!
$50
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Building Cold Frames, Green Condos?
Many have you have commented on the little green condo in our showroom Doug built during his lunch hour at ReCONN. Check out this GreenHouse one of our loyal customers built from ReCONN windows!
Send us photos of your Re-Use projects!
We have sashes: $5 and up!
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1910 - 1920 Single Lavatory sink with high backsplash.
Wall hung, not pedestal, just picked up.
My grandmother has one of these in her house.
SWEET!
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Kohler Jacuzzi Tub with Ownwer's Manuals.
We now have three two jacuzzi tubs to choose from.
make a reasonable offer and one can be yours!
$150 and up!
Removed for remodeling, not for functionality. Well constructed. Heavy duty pump.
We just received another Kohler Cast Iron Jacuzzi from a large summer home.
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Our Tile Department
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Thanks to your patronage we are able to support
other Non Profit Organizations including:
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Do you sometimes feel like you can't get a handle on things?
We can help!
Just a small sample of our faucet handle inventory thanks to a donation from a retired plumber.
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Nice contemporary bathroom sinks
Perfect for the apartment house. Recently removed from an upscale adult living community. Wall hung, brackets included.
We have ten or so in stock, all matching, and we are expecting 20 - 30 more!
$25 each
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Corian Acrylic Undermount Bar / Utility / Bath Sinks (new, in the box)
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WANTED:
Helpful and friendly volunteers to staff the store and perform pickups!
Email or call to volunteer....
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Aquarious 6-jet Fiberglass Whirlpool Tub
Deconstructed AQUARIOUS 6-jet Almond Fiberglass Whirlpool Tub
72” Long (6 FT) X 42” Wide 22” Deep (inside tub depth)
RECONN PRICE: $650.00 Now Only $150
This has been collecting dust n our store.... price has been lowered, let's move it!
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Specials for the Contractors and Handymen
Non insulated staples
2500 count pails, have 25 pails,
$4.00 per pail while they last!
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Neat bookcase bar from the 1950's. Includes glass and liquor storage, mirror back and additional storage below. Very cool!
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Kohler White BIDETS - 2!
We often get requests for these and now you have your choice.
Excellent condition (how can you wear one out?)
With all of the plumbing attached. Just mount and do whatever it is one does with a bidet!
(You will have the cleanest backside in town!)
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Colonial Double Entry Door Set with Hardware, locks, keys...
$80 for the pair.
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We may be the largest sink showroom in Connecticut!
Assorted Sinks
In a variety of colors and sizes. This is just a small sample, over 50 in stock.
Starting at $5!
Antique Pedestal Sink just arrived 1/26 ....
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NEW ARRIVALS!
Various Medicine Cabinets
Surface mount, inset models, some with lights, one corner model, art deco styles...
In assorted sizes.
Starting at $10!
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Labratory or farm type sinks for home or shop
Collection of Cast iron Kohler Sinks, Brand New!
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Reminder Store Hours have Changed (April 2010):
Tuesday thru Friday: 9-6pm
Saturdays: 9am - 4pm
Sundays: 12- 4pm
Closed Mondays.
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SPRING COLORS ARE HERE!
Matching Green Toilet and Sink
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Vintage Exterior Shutters
16" W x 66" H
Plus Other Sizes... with moveable louvers.
Also Craftsman Style Wooden panel shutters.
ReCONN Price: $25/pair
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Beautiful Mahognay Raised Panel Door for that loft: 36 inches wide by 8 feet tall!
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The ReCONNstruction Center now accepts donations of wooden furnitue and we have several nice peieces in stock for the discerning buyer. Just a sample of the pieces we have received lately from generous donors.
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Did I tell you we now collect and sell wooden furniture, just some of the current inventory.
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1926 "MOTT" Pedestal SInk from a Tudor home in Scarsdale, New York.
Beautiful large pedestal sink, 24x30 inches, with fine line crazing in the procelain finish.
Soon to be priced... researching now.
accepting offers.
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American Standard Toilet (1 of 6)
These may already be sold out, but we have more white toilets in stock.
One Piece
ReCONN Price: $40
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MULTI LIGHT EXTERIOR DOOR
STILL IN JAMB WITH HARDWARE!
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Some nice lighting fixtures are always in stock, individual items change daily.
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Corian Vanity Top Two to Choose From:
ReCONN Prices: $65 and $70
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Visit the store - NEW HOURS!!!!!
Tuesday thru Friday 9 - 6PM
Saturdays 9 - 4PM
Sundays 12-4PM
Closed Mondays
(effective April 2010)
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Hold it right there shoppers, just for a minute.
The ReCONNstrction Center is pleased to inform you that businesshas never been better for the store. We would like to publicly thank all the generous donors who have diverted their discards our way, rather than the dumpster. We would also like to thank the shoppers who have put up with our cold warehouse and tight quarters.
We are in the process of looking for a new home in Central CT which we hope to be at least three to four times our current size (18,000 - 24,000 sf). If you know of a sutiable location where you think The ReCONNstruction Center would prosper, please contact us ASAP.
Again, Thank you!
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2 - Central Air Conditioning Units
Removed from a deconnstructed home, not for mechanical or performance reasons.
Armstrong Units, see labels for specs... looking to move in the off season.
$50/each
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SPECIAL SHIPMENT
Single pane glazed wooden windows deconstructed, approximately 40 years old in great working condition, not laden with paint, spring type sash mechanisims from a deconstructed home. Many sets of the same size looking for a new home in a shop, barn, addition, porch, vacation home, cottage, green house. Most with operable screens. We don't usually accept single late model single pane glass for energy reasons, but this was offer we couldn't refuse... and neither can you!
Pricing:
$ 2.00 per sq ft (length x width)
(example 3ft x 5ft window = 15 ft x $2.00 = $30.00!!!!
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20+ Pre-Hung Flush Doors With Casings
Various Sizes.
ReCONN Price: $25.00 with pasaage sets and Jambs!
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This is Anthony,
our new warehouse man,
if he can't lift it,
nobody can!
Sorry ladies, he is spoken for!
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Vinyl & Fiberglass Shutter Sale!
Dress up your home, garage or shed with a pair of shutters.
Now Selling: $5-$7 a pair.
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Drop In Sinks (Non Stainless)
We have got matching sets,in various colors, and every shade of off white.
Need one for your restaurant, club, camp, cottage, etc... we got'em!
Name brands, some with faucets.
Many shapes and colors, some pairs, 20+ in stock!
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We still got tiles
Most tile prices $1.00-$1.50 per square foot.
Some samples shown in pictures below.
Small quantities for foyers, baths, laundry rooms, hearths, counter tops, back splashes, etc...
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Wooden Sashes With Intact WAVY Glass
Replace your rotten or cracked sashes in time for winter at
a price less than the cost of new glass. $5 large selection uppers,
lowers, multi light divided uppers.
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Indoor Wall, Trim, Exterior, Concreete, Clear and Opaque Stains..
THIS JUST IN, NEW DONATION OF OVER A HUNDRED GALLONS OF LATEX PAINT!
I had a photo somewhere of the lot, but I lost it :(
Beat the rush for spring, lots of oil based stain in gray shades.
6 Pallets of Paint: Latex and Oil Stain
ReCONN Regular Sale Price: $5/gallon $2/qt.
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Tools, good used selection, changes daily....
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Contractors have been donating their left over roofing nails for coil guns. Come get it!
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Insulated Window Sashes
(7) New in BOX (2 Pair were stained never installed wrong size)
HURD Insulated Replacement Sashes
Glass Size 28” W X 20”
Frame Size 23 ½ X 30 ½”
Three Sets plus 1 Single Bottom Sash
HURD Online Price $159 PER SASH
RECONN Price $80 ($160 a set-top and bottom)
Take all 7 for $500
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Vintage Windows With Float Glass
One Pair 32 X 59 3/4"
ReCONN Price $ 80.00 /pair
(2) not a pair.... 32 x 59 3/4"
ReCONN Price $40 each
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We have several brand new wall hung handicap accessible sinks.
ReCONN Price $125 Why buy retail?
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Brand new sink racks from Kohler, Franke, etc. Bring your sink dimensions.
Sink mounted cutting board, all at a fraction of the new retai price.
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All Pricing is negotiable.... Don't be afraid to dicker.
We aim to move the inventory, not store it!
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Fypon Balustrade Railings
TOP RAILS
(1) New-some damage- 7 ¼” Top (rounded) 6” bottom (flat) X 9.5’ Long
RECONN Price $75
(2) NIB 4” Top (rounded) 3” bottom (flat) X 10’ Long
RECONN Price $95 each
BOTTOM RAIL
(1) New-not in box 3” TOP 3 ¾” bottom x 6’ 2”
ReCONN Price $50
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Crown Molding
Beautiful Detailed-Decorative Mahogany Crown Molding and matching Chair Rail
3-PCS- 13.5’ of 4.5” X ¾” Crown Molding-
ReCONN Price for all $65.00
2-PCS –7’ of Chair Rail-
ReCONN Price-$25.00
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Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding
4” X 8’ Lengths; Finishes: Cherry-Light Oak- Golden-Oak- Walnut Maple Finish on MDF
RECONN PRICE for MDF 4” Molding. $1.60/LF- $12.80/BOARD
(2) 8’ X 6 ½” Pieces each $2.00/LF-$ 16.00/BOARD
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Items change daily!
Visit the store - Attention- NEW HOURS!!!!!
Tuesday thru Friday: 9 - 6PM
Saturdays: 9-4 PM
Sundays 12-4 PM
Closed Mondays
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Corian Counter Top
Beautiful Finished Deconstructed Corian Island Counter Top
Irregular shape - 66” long (at longest point) by 30” Deep
ReCONN Price: $ 150.00
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Beige Island Countertop
New Beige Island Countertop 80” Long has half round protruding edge
37” at widest point in the Center.
ReCONN Price $75.00
Matching pieces of countertop available at regular $5 per linear foot price.
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Just a sample of our Stainless Steel Sink Selection.
I don't think we have ever had this many stainless sinks in the showroom at one time!
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Vintage Hand-Hewn Post & Beam Lumber
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Metal Registers / Vent Covers
New in Box Metal Registers
22x22 (holes size) in 24x24 frame
Retails for: $42.00 each
ReCONN Price: $20 each
We also have many others, all sizes, some new and some deconstructed... from $3 to $20.
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PRYNE NIB Electric Exhaust Fan
PRYNE 10" Wall Electric Exhaust Ventilator/Fan
NEVER INSTALLED!
ReCONN Price: $125
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For the structural builder or creative genius:
A carton of seismic cabling brackets left over from the Science Museum in Hartford. Make an offer!
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Solid Wood Louvered or Raised Panel Shutters
Solid Wood Deconstructed Raised Panel or Louvered Black Shutters
Sizes Available:
(1) 16" x 36"
Retails for $100/pr
ReCONN Price of $20 (1 only)
(4 PR, Louvered) 16" X 59 1/2"
Retail for $115/PR
ReCONN Price of $25/PR
(6 PR, Panel) 16" X71 3/4"
(6 3 pr of each Louvered) 16" x 71"
Retails for $150/pr
ReCONN Price of $25/pr
Purchase all of either kind (raised panel or louvered) and receive a 15% discount on total.
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Single Exterior French Doors
(1) Black : 34" x 82¼" x 1¾"
ReCONN Price: $100
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New Cabinet Knobs and Pulls
We have received over 190 different styles/finishes with over 5,000 pieces
of Beautiful NEW PULLS and KNOBS from Home Depot...
Hinges are available now
Also ValuPak's available for 12 knobs/pulls
All are 50% OFF Home Depot's Marked Price
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MDF RAISED PANEL
Measure: 3’ x 6’
ReCONN PRICE: $50
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Doors, Doors and More Doors
We've received 70+ new doors!
See below for details and picture.
(Many more not shown.)
National Pride
1 ¼ Storm Doors - White - Model #183 - 36" x 84"
ReCONN Price: $75
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Commercial Interior Door Slabs
(Also make beautiful counters or tables!)
Finished Cherry Slabs routed for hinges and locks - particle core
36" x 83" - 36" x 96"
ReCONN Price: $100.00 Each now $25
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Lambton Unfinished Series 8000 - Particle Core
Red Oak Slabs routed for hinges and locks - 36" x 83"
ReCONN Price: $100 each now $25
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Primed Masonite Solid Slabs
Routed for hinges and locks - 36" x 83"
ReCONN Price: $25
6-Panel Hollow Core Interior Doors
24" x 78¼" - ReCONN Price: $25.00 $15
36" x 79½" - ReCONN Price: $25.00 $15
Pre-Hung Hollow Core Interior Doors
Single and Doubles $15-$35 each.
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Window Treatments- Finials, Liners, Roman Shades, Cellular Shades
NEW-IN BOX-
Prices range from: $5.00-$25 each
Privacy Liners for Roman Shades also available
and (4) Bamboo Roman Shades and much more (some shown in pictures below)
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Porch Awning Jalouses
(5) Deconstructed Porch Awnings, (4) Horizontal Jalouses
Sizes as follows: (1) 31x62 (2) 32x62 (2)36x62
ReCONN Price: $35-$30 Each.
In excellent condition.
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Architectual Windows, Trapezoids and Half Rounds
New construction and replacement architectual windows, trapezoids and half rounds
of fixed-panel, non-rectangular shaped picture windows.
Measurements include:
Trapezoids: Schuco .19 u rating - triple paned/krpyton filled
(2) 37½ x 67¾ - Angle Length: 50
(1) 45 x 56¼ - Angle Length: 59½
(2)45¼ x 86½ - Angle Length: 59 3/8
New Construction Anderson Trapezoids:
(2) 24 1/8 x 48 and (2 1) 24¼ x 59 7/8
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MARKDOWN! NOW 50% OFF!
Transition, T-Moldings and Thresholds
Wood floor transitions, T-Moldings and Thresholds
In a variety of finishes and transitions ranging from:
WAS
$10 to $15 each. NOW $5 to $7.50 each!
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Lighting
Recessed, pendant, sconce, indoor, outdoor, even table lamps.
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Items change daily!
Visit the store Tuesday thru Friday 9 - 6PM
Saturdays 9-4 PM
Sundays 12-4 PM
Closed Mondays.
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Garage Doors and Openers
DOORS are 9' X 7'
(2) Deconstructed Garage Doors - Wooden construction
(2) Deconstructed Garage Doors - Fiberglass construction
Complete with remote and tracks.
White 4-panel, no lites/windows.
ReCONN Price: $250.00 Each (with hardware)
(2) Stanley Garage Door Openers
ReCONN Price: $100 Each
Purchase 1 Garage Door and 1 Opener: $300
Purchase 2 Garage Doors and 2 Openers: Take ALL Price of $500
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Vent Covers, Registers, Returns, Diffusers
New and used Floor/baseboard/wall/ceiling, registers/returns/diffusers
Many sizes ranging in price from $2.00 to $15 each
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Marvin Tilt Sash Replacement Kits
NEW Marvin Clas Double Hung Tilt Pac Replacement Sashes 6/1
(2) Sash opening 24 x 46.5
(3) Sash Opening 24 x 48
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Schuco Vinyl Replacement Windows
New! In a variety of sizes and types, including:
Double Hung, Casement, Side Lights, and 3 Different Size Trapezoids
These German-engineered energy efficient windows have triple-pane glass with a U-value of 0.19.
Prices Vary With Size, Volume Discounts Available
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NEW Commercial Electric-Recessed Lighting Trim
(7) Cases White (shown)
For 6-Pack Case: $50
Each: $10.00
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Deconstructed Window Weights
Over 100 Window Weights : $5.00 Each
To select the proper weight, weigh your old weights, or weigh your sashes.
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Kichler Biscayne Bay Lighting
New Kichler Biscayne Bay Mini Pendants (2 available):
10" Diameter, 20 7/16" High
Antique Silver Fabric
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Nexwood Composite Posts, Ballusters, Fascia Boards and caps
(Hollow Core)
COMPOSTITE DECKING ACCESSORIES
Need to replace Nexwood Ballusters-railings, or end caps?
We have the following inventory available:
Sequoia Red Nexwood Decking (No Picture)
Item Description Dimension ReCONN Unit Cost QTY Available
T&G End Caps 5/4 x 6 $1.00 QTY 190
Radius Edge End Cap 5/4 x 6 0.25 QTY 260
Baluster Cap Flat 2 x 2 .20 QTY 195
SIERRA BROWN Nexwood Railing and accessories (No picture, same as below in Brown)
Item Description Dimension ReCONN Unit Cost QTY Available
Picket/Baluster 2 x 2 x 12' $7 QTY 128
4 x 4 Post Railing 4 x 4 x 8' 10.00 QTY 51
Post Cap 4 x 4 $1.00 QTY 106
E-Channel 5/4 12' $3.00 QTY 48
End Cap Tounge and Grove 5/4 x 6 $1.00 QTY 250
Radius Edge End Cap 5/4 x 6 .25 QTY 906
Baluster Cap Flat 2 x 2 0.20 QTY 195
Baluster Cap Pyramid 2 x 2 0.20 QTY 243
Baluster Cap Flat 2 x 2 0.20 QTY 1102
DRIFTWOOD GREY/Nexwood Railing and accessories (Picture below )
Item Description Dimension ReCONN Unit Cost QTY Available
Radius Edge End Cap 5/4 x 6 0.25 QTY 220
Baluster Cap Flat 2 x 2 0.20 QTY 342
Baluster Cap Pyramid 2 x 2 0.20 QTY 237
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All Complete Triple Track Aluminum Storm Windows
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Brand New
Shower Doors and Enclosures
All Shower Doors Now 50% Off!
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Model # |
Description |
Size |
Reg Price |
ReCONN Price |
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Basco |
7150-560 CCLCD |
Door: Gold Frame/Clear Glass |
56¼ x 68 |
$752 |
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Basco |
7150-44 TCL |
Door: Silver Frame/Clear Glass |
42-44" |
$949 |
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Basco |
200-8 |
Door: Silver Frame/Obscure Glass |
33 1/8 x 34 7/8 |
$741 |
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6 |
Basco |
3400-56 |
Semi-Framless Tub Shower Enclosure: Clear Glass/White Finish |
52-56" |
$512 |
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Basco |
6150-56-S |
Door: Silver Frame/Obscure Glass |
54-56" |
$329 |
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Kohler Door |
701216-L-SL |
Focal Pivot Shower Door: Silver Frame/Clear Glass |
32-34" x 70 |
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New Sinks
Traditional and Modern styles, many sizes and shapes to choose from.
Prices range from $30 to $150
Plenty of sinks in our stockroom as well!
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New and Deconstructed Vanity Tops
With Single and Double Sinks
Prices Vary.
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Items change daily!
Visit the store Tue thru Fri 9 - 6PM, Sat 9 - 4PM
Sundays 12-4 PM
Closed Mondays.
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Now Prices Starting at $125!
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Vinyl windows
Almost new! Double pane, double hung, starting at $50.
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More doors!
Bring your measurements and come in and see what we've got!
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Didn't see something you were looking for? Check out our Wish List Request
If you haven't figured out already, this is just a small sample of the merchandise.....