Shelby Deering
A rusty tricycle makes an interesting conversation piece.
Shelby Deering
Reclaimed barn doors make a statement.
Shelby Deering
Stained glass windows are a great find.
Deconstruction Inc. is a bit like a shelter for vintage treasures just waiting to go to good homes. Mark Raszewski, the owner of the salvage resale business, believes in life after demolition.
“There are too many old beautiful buildings coming down and so many materials going to waste all the time,” he says.
Deconstruction Inc. is kind of a relic itself. Less than a year ago, Raszewski, who has been collecting reclaimed wood for several years, took over the established “by appointment only” business. “The owner immediately recognized I shared her passion for vintage materials and thought I’d be the perfect person to carry on her life’s work,” says Raszewski. He started regular hours at the warehouse this spring.
Homeowners and builders browse the shop for materials to aid in restoring old homes and vintage items for decorating new ones.
Hundreds of doors line the walls, barn wood — weathered, but in good shape — fills the yard, and ornate lighting fixtures hang in a loft. All materials for sale in the warehouse have been reclaimed right here in Wisconsin.
Raszewski’s business partner, Ryan Parmelee, notes that salvage is a win-win proposition by keeping historical treasures out of the landfill “while helping people realize their dream projects.”
Deconstruction Inc.
1010 Walsh Rd., Madison, WI, 608-960-0110. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. dcisalvage.com
