subject: Before Doing Any Demolition Get Expert Consultation [print this page] Clearing land for new projects or eliminating a hazard requires the service of specialists that are skilled in the task. Safety is paramount and one mistake could cost lives and property. If you have a structure that needs to be removed quickly and error free hire a demolition company to do the work.
The site determines the best technique to be used. Pictures of imploding buildings do not reveal the preparation that has gone into the final detonation. Hours of work for permits and certifications must precede any work being done.
The area is cleared and the necessary permits and certifications obtained. Rodent control is established to ensure a blast does not contaminate a neighborhood. Glass and flying projectiles are secured and utilities turned off and disconnected. Materials that can be recycled or sold are segregated and removed. The building is surveyed and charges placed in the locations where the most damage can occur and assist in a smooth implosion. Care is given to ensure that any excess charges do not exist if a partial event occurs.
In cities and densely populated areas an attempt may be discouraged by the experts if the precise placement and projections create a dangerous situation. In those cases other methods are substituted.
Many prefer deconstruction which enables the piece removal and segregation of reusable materials to avoid waste and landfill costs. Planning for the sequence of events and desired results can save money and assist in keeping the environment safer.
High rise building are weakened for final collapse using hydraulic excavators where applied to upper floors. Mining under a structure weakens lower walls and the base enabling the weight and pressure to force the lower base to crumble under the weight.
For concrete and stone the wrecking ball technology enables the crushing and disintegration by the constant battering. The swinging pendulum can cause damage to innocent bystanders or workers from projectiles and debris if not controlled by a specialist.
The interior gutting and removal of materials is part of a service. Electrical wiring and pipes or plumbing connections are removed or closed. Walls and carpets that reside as part of one room or office are removed and the area left clean for the next owner.
When the structure has been removed or internally excavated the debris, trash and other disposable material must be removed. Proper disposal trucking and loaders are dispatched to make sure that a clean site is left. The object at job completion is the total elimination of the specified entity.
