Reusing building materials by taking apart an old building is a trend. It is also a way to help our world. Deconstruction is taking apart a building. You would do this slowly instead of quickly demolishing it. After deconstruction you then sort materials into…
Salvage Michigan offers a wide variety of environmentally friendly products and recycled materials for all of your construction and decorative needs! We bring the history of Michigan to life and allow you to keep the legacy of Michigan’s industrial past to life. Our recycled…
One of the largest contributions of Salvage Michigan is the recycling and selling of metals. Construction waste reduction started in the 70s and lost its momentum soon in the following decades; however, recycling metals and other construction materials holds the largest incentive today. There’s…
Salvage Michigan devotes itself to recycling building materials; reclaimed brick is one material we use. Used bricks salvaged from old buildings and roads date back to the 19th century. Reclaimed bricks have become an increasingly popular building material in recent years due to their…
Some of Salvage Michigan’s finest recycled bricks were produced by the Veneklasen (later Zeeland) brickworks in Holland, Michigan between 1850 and about 1920. These recycled bricks come in lovely red, white, and orange colors that were once used in the multi-color brickwork typical of…
Acquiring recycled materials is the process of how we collect resources. Salvage Michigan uses a variety of resources such as reclaimed brick and wood, among plenty of others. However, it is important to our company that we promote ways we are collecting recycled materials…
Salvage Michigan offers a wide selection of reclaimed materials used for house renovation and decoration. As a result, we have a number of popular reclaimed purchases and best-selling materials. For example, some of these items include reclaimed Veneklasen brick, recycled Upper Peninsula wood, and…
Salvage Michigan has amazing building materials and it’s all recycled! But don’t assume that means ugly. On the contrary, our company prides itself on the beauty and personal value of our reclaimed material. For example, our Veneklasen and Hansen bricks date back to Holland…
Ever since the French settled in Michigan during the 17th century, logging has been an important industry in northern Michigan. The most sought after tree at the time was the white pine for its beauty and its ease at which could be worked with….
Why buy new when you could save money and help the planet by using recycled goods. Architectural salvage is our specialty. Looking to add beauty, style, and history to your next project? Our materials are a great starting point. Materials The materials we carry…
Salvage Michigan is an imaginary 503(c)(3) Non-profit Corporation devoted to recycled building materials in Southern Michigan. The company maintains a warehouse and retail space in Ypsilanti. .