Question 1

What is architectural salvage?

Accepted Answer

Architectural salvage is, in short, saving the good stuff. We recover high-quality building materials and architectural elements from historic, commercial, and residential properties—rescuing them from demolition and keeping them out of landfills. Clients are generally looking for older materials to reuse in their historic homes and commercial interiors. These unique pieces can add beauty and character back into spaces where previously removed and help to restore period defining features. While also making for one of a kind additions to new and modern homes.

Question 2

What kinds of items do you sell?

Accepted Answer

Our inventory is typically actual building materials, not furniture, and changes based on current salvage projects. At any given time, you might find mantels, solid wood doors, antique hardware, vintage lighting, longleaf pine flooring, moldings, and plumbing fixtures—each with its own history and charm.

Question 3

Where do your salvaged materials come from?

Accepted Answer

Our pieces come from salvage projects across central Texas as well as consignments from local collectors and preservationists. In addition, we also carry a small selection of historic building materials from Europe.

Question 4

Do you offer restoration services?

Accepted Answer

Not at this time. However, we work closely with many skilled artisans in the Austin area and will do our best to connect you with the right craftsperson for your restoration needs.

Question 5

Why choose salvaged materials over new?

Accepted Answer

How much time do you have?! There are countless reasons to choose salvaged materials. First and foremost is quality and craftsmanship. Most of the pieces we carry were made right here in the USA (with a few European treasures here and there). The workmanship you’ll find in our millwork, flooring, and fixtures is rarely matched today. Many wood elements, for example, come from old-growth trees—resources now protected and only available through salvage.

And of course, there’s the feel-good factor. Buying salvaged goods keeps valuable materials out of the landfill and gives them a new life. It’s a direct way to participate in the circular economy—preserving the past, reducing waste, and adding character to your space.

Question 6

How does buying salvaged materials help the environment?

Accepted Answer

When you choose salvaged, you’re helping to reduce landfill waste and lower your project’s carbon footprint. Because the materials already exist, no new resources are extracted, manufactured, or shipped. It’s one of the most sustainable ways to source building materials—better for the planet, and better for your home or project.

In short, you're not wasting valuable and irreplaceable materials and your not adding new things into circulation.

Frequently asked questions