Ep 8. Grace Family Church

In Salvage Dawgs season 6 episode 8, titled "Grace Family Church," the team at Black Dog Salvage takes on the challenging task of salvaging unique pieces from an old church before its demolition. The Grace Family Church in Richmond, Virginia, was built in 1906 and has been vacant for several years. The church's beautiful stained glass windows, ornate woodwork, and antique lighting fixtures are just a few of the items salvaged from this episode.

The team at Black Dog Salvage arrives at the church site and begins their walkthrough, pointing out some of the valuable pieces they hope to salvage. The church's stained glass windows are the first items they are interested in, but with the windows' size and weight, the team will need to take extra precautions when removing them from the building. Once they have examined the windows, they move on to the church's interior, where they find a treasure trove of vintage light fixtures and beautiful wooden panels.

As the team begins the salvage work, they discover that some of the items are more challenging to remove than they initially thought. The team members must work together to remove the stained glass windows and wooden panels safely. They devise a plan using ropes and pulleys to bring the panels safely down from the second floor. The team is also careful not to damage any of the delicate stained glass windows during the removal process.

Once they remove some of the larger pieces, the team members move on to smaller items, such as pew ends and lighting fixtures. The pew ends, which are the decorative ends of church pews, are intricate and one-of-a-kind pieces that the team hopes to sell to collectors. To remove the pew ends, the team uses chisels and hammers to separate the ends from the pews without damaging the woodwork.

The lighting fixtures, which are located throughout the church, are another valuable commodity that the team hopes to save from the demolition. Some of the fixtures are elaborate brass pieces, while others are simple, yet elegant glass globes. To remove the fixtures, the team members carefully unscrew them from the ceiling and wrap them in bubble wrap to protect them from damage during transport.

During the salvage process, the team members uncover some pieces of the church's history. They find an old hymnal that gives them a glimpse into the church's past and a sign reading "Welcome to Grace Family Church" that they hope to incorporate into the design of their showroom display.

As the salvage work comes to an end, the team members reflect on the unique beauty of the Grace Family Church and the satisfaction they get from rescuing these valuable pieces from destruction. They hope that their work will help preserve the history of this landmark building.

In conclusion, "Grace Family Church" highlights the expertise and determination of the Black Dog Salvage team as they embark on one of their most challenging salvaging projects yet. From the delicate stained glass windows to the ornate woodwork, the team members work tirelessly to rescue these valuable pieces from the church before its demolition. This episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone interested in the art of architectural salvage.