Demolition is a nerve-wrecking experience for property owners who are looking to bring down their building due to structural integrity issues or want to construct a new building. When it comes to demolishing a building, there are a lot of things that should be taken into account.

Some of the important factors include ways of disposing of debris and selecting the primary building materials. The methods used in demolishing a building range from piece to piece dismantling to a blast that can bring down a building.

Here are a few methods to keep in mind.

The High-Reach Method

If you are a property owner with a building of over seventy feet, this type of demolition may come in handy. This method employs the use of a base machine fitted with a long arm comprising of either a hammer, shear or crusher. The high-reach method is perfect for buildings designed with steel and reinforced concrete.

It is also a safer method of demolition compared to other types such as wrecking ball.

Implosion

If your building is located in an urban centre and surrounded with large structures, the safest way to bring it down is through implosion. In this type of demolition, the expert uses explosives to weaken the buildings structural support, making it collapse on itself.

If the demolition is done right, its impact will not be felt on other existing structures. To make sure that the building doesn't fall sideways, a full assessment of a building's blueprint has to be done before placing any explosives.

Selective Demolition

Today's eco-friendly world requires building contractors to play their role in making sure that they conserve any available resource. That being said, selective demolition is ideal for building owners who are looking to save on materials from an already demolished structure. These materials include concrete, wood, metal and brick.

To maximise on the building materials, the demolition needs to be slow and done by hand. The only downside is that it takes longer to complete and that you may need more workers on-site.

It is important to note that if a company doesn't opt for this type of demolition, they can still save a lot of building materials from the site which can later be reused. The next time you plan on demolishing a building, don't forget to work with a professional demolition contractor. Reach out to contractors in your area for more information.

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