Earthwise Architectural Salvage

Business Description

We’re the PNW’s leading source for salvaged, reused, reclaimed, and vintage goods. Our retail warehouses are filled with both vintage and new doors, windows, lighting, hardware, and lumber. We also offer diverse architectural antiques including stained glass, wrought iron, pillars, and more.

What is Architectural Salvage?

Architectural salvage is the process of removing materials from a building or home scheduled for demolition or remodeling. Salvaged materials are reinstalled into another space for reuse or for a completely new purpose. From old-growth wood flooring to antique lighting fixtures, we salvage high quality materials that stand the test of time.

Why is salvage important?

Salvage places are the LAST STOP before the landfill, saving hundreds of thousands of tons of material from being thrown in the dump!

• Architectural salvage is a growing industry, providing opportuities for green careers
• Many industries are using reclaimed materials instead of mass-producing waste for both ecological and economical reasons
• Demand is growing for salvaged materials for in-home projects, historical renovations, art pieces and more

Why work with Earthwise?

Decades of Experience

Starting in 1991, we have over 30 years of salvage experience under our belts. We’re professionals who get the job done right.

Environmental Sustainability

Earthwise keeps 1,000s of tons of historically significant and high-quality items out of the waste stream for a second life.

Competitive Bids

Earthwise offers competitive onsite bid services for projects free of charge! We’re in the business of building long-term relationships.

How it all started

For years, Kurt Petrauskas worked as a demolition contractor in charge of demolishing houses and buildings. While preparing for demolition, he’d walk through buildings and saw the beautiful architectural pieces, hardware, and lighting that were going in the landfill. He stripped these pieces from the homes and saved them for future projects. Over time, he stored these items and held small sales straight out of his garage. As these sales became more frequent, people called him looking for specific architectural items. In 1991, Earthwise was officially born.