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      • title7 Reasons To Reconsider DIY Demolition
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      • blurbThinking about doing your own home demolition? You may be want to reconsider.
      • content<p> From an outsider’s perspective, many aspects of home demolition seem pretty straightforward. A tile backsplash gets hammered away, walls get knocked down, or windows get crowbarred out of place. Aside from using heavy equipment to make things easier, taking care of business yourself may seem like a much cheaper option. But is it really? In this piece, we’re going to look at seven aspects of home demolition that you may not have considered before doing your own. </p> <h2> 1. You may not have the proper tools. </h2> <p> Some demolitions are simply going to require a specific set of tools in order to make any headway on removing various materials. If you’re considering purchasing the proper tools for the job, take a moment to consider that, for the price of the tool, you could have hired a small crew to tackle the project for you. You may be saying, “True, but I can use that tool again.” We have to ask you honestly...are you, though? </p> <h2> 2. DIY demolition is back-breaking work. </h2> <p> There is a reason that professional demolition companies have a lot of specialized tools — demolition is extremely physically demanding. Because you most likely do not have these labor-saving tools, you will have to rely on brute force. Unless you’re a professional athlete, you may not have what it takes to break that concrete or lift that beam. </p> <h2> 3. Demolition is extremely messy. </h2> <p> When you’re actively knocking down a structure or tearing out materials, you’re really working your hardest to make a mess. Demolition companies anticipate the mess with elaborate ways to remove it. Professional demolition crews are also experienced in materials recycling and disposing of hazardous materials. You, however, are probably not. </p> <h2> 4. You’re much more likely to be derailed by a surprise during a demolition. </h2> <p> No two demolitions are exactly the same, but many are very similar. It’s not uncommon for demolition specialists to come across something that surprises them, but it’s even more likely for you to get in over your head. A miscalculated swing of a hammer can completely change the outlook of your project. </p> <h2> 5. Demolition is extremely time-consuming. </h2> <p> Many do-it-yourselfers underestimate the time it takes to do the planning, work, and clean up it takes for a proper demolition. When demolition is left to one or two individuals with limited tools and experience, it will take a very long time. A typical demolition project can eat up weekends for months. </p> <h2> 6. DIY demolition can be extremely dangerous. </h2> <p> Whenever you’re applying enough force on something to demolish it, you’re opening yourself up to a fair amount of hazard. If you lack the experience to identify a potential hazard, demolition can be tremendously dangerous. Amplify this danger with the possibility of coming across hazard materials such as mold, lead, or even asbestos and you’re looking at even more danger. Professional demolition specialists have the experience and training to avoid dangerous situations and materials. </p> <h2> 7. DIY demolition can sometimes be illegal. </h2> <p> Under certain circumstances, demolition without the proper permits or certifications can actually be illegal. You can check with the local authorities about the necessary permits and proven competence needed to complete a specific demolition project...or you can hire a demolition professional who already knows. </p> <hr /> <p> We really don’t mean to bad-mouth DIY demolition. If you feel that you can accomplish a demolition job in a way that is safe, efficient, and legal on your own, more power to you! If you crunch the numbers can discover that an experienced demolition company can do it more efficiently for less, the <a href="http://dtwreckit.com">demolition professionals at DT Specialized Services</a> are happy to help. </p> <p> </p>
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      • titleDemolishing a Bank Vault: What Would It Take?
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      • blurbHave you ever thought about what it would take to demolish a bank vault? How about now? Let's look into that question now!
      • content<p> More and more these days, buildings that once served very specific uses are being purchased and, instead of being completely torn down, are repurposed. Firehouses have been turned into loft apartments. Old abandoned industrial warehouses are flipped into trendy office buildings. Most of these buildings, if they have “good bones,”  are only limited by the foundation and load-bearing beams on their interior when it comes to a remodel. There is one type of building with a very specific purpose that creates a unique remodeling challenge into itself — a bank. It’s not uncommon for older banks to the repurposed, but there is the question of what to do with the bank’s vault. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the challenges that go into demolishing a bank vault. </p> <h2> How a Bank Vault is Built </h2> <p> It may or may not come to a surprise, but bank vaults are not technically installed into the banks they serve. Due to their bulky size and immense weight, they’re delivered to the construction site of the bank before the bank is constructed. Once the vault is in place, the bank is built around it — closing it in place. The construction of the vault itself is built by the manufacturer at their location. Most bank vaults in modern times have walls made of steel-reinforced concrete. The concrete used is an especially thick mixture contains metal pieces incorporated into the mix to make the material practically drill-proof. The door is also filled with this same nearly-impenetrable concrete. Steel rebar make simply smashing the vault a fool’s errand. Vault construction has evolved over the generations to deter everything from would-be robbers wielding liquid nitroglycerin to angry robs during a riot. There are even reported instances of bank vaults that survived nuclear blasts with their contents intact. So, how on earth do you demolish a bank vault? </p> <h2> How Some Have Demolished Bank Vaults </h2> <p> Bank vault demolition is an especially unique case because bank vaults were designed to be impervious to demolition attempts by robbers and mother nature alike. One demolition crew in Manakto, Minnesota spent a week with <a href="http://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/demolition-crew-cracks-the-old-u-s-bank-vault/article_40b8808c-c42c-11e4-8929-a3b126a0fa7a.html">a wrecking ball and a mounted jackhammer to completely flatten historic bank vault</a> to make way for an entirely new building. In that case, the vault contained concrete walls that were 2-foot thick and thin rebar spaced every 2-3 inches vertically as well as horizontally. Recommendations for demolishing a bank vault within an existing structure basically come down to two options: hammering and cutting it out in sections. Other sections of the walls, floors, and ceiling can have the cement hammered away with a mounted jackhammer. Using a diamond-bladed wet saw, the concrete can be cut into sections. After each section is cut, it would need to be hoisted out of place using the appropriate equipment. To be honest, since every bank vault is different, demolishing a bank vault is a huge undertaking, which leads us to our next conclusion. </p> <h2> Preferably, Repurpose The Bank Vault </h2> <p> Removing a bank vault and leaving it’s building intact is a tremendous pain. The best solution for a bank building owner who has no need for the bank’s vault to also repurpose the vault structure. This isn’t simply an idea — bank vaults have been repurposed into all manner for useable spaces for their new owners. From specialized lounges in restaurants to board rooms in companies to wine cellars, old bank vaults have been given second chances at usefulness. While this sounds like a terrific idea that any bank building owner could undertake, there are a number of safety factors to consider. Make sure that the vault is inspected by a licensed professional. Have a plan in mind for HVAC ventilation of the space. Also, plan on keeping the vault door open at all times if you’re going to keep it installed. Better yet, consider having it welded open to avoid any accidents. Overall, there is no reason why a vault in your new space can’t be a great conversation starter. </p> <hr /> <p> If you’ve decided that the vault absolutely has to go or you’ve decided to just level the entire bank building and start new, the <a href="http://dtwreckit.com">demolition experts at DT Specialized Services</a> can help. Knocking down the old to pave way for the new is what we love to do and we’d love to help. </p> <p> </p>
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      • titleBathroom Demolition: What Can I Do Myself?
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      • blurbThinking about handling your own bathroom demolition? Here are a few things to remember to keep it safe, clean, and legal.
      • content<p> Even though your bathroom is one of the most utilitarian parts of your home, it’s nice to spruce things up from time to time. In order to make major changes, bathroom demolition will be necessary. While it can sound fairly straight forward, there are a lot of sensitive aspects to consider. In this piece, we’ll take a look at what is involved in the process of bathroom demolition. </p> <h2> Safety First: Electrical & Water </h2> <p> Every bathroom is going to have water and electrical lines running to the space. Before any demolition or even furniture removal is to begin, both will need to be disconnected from the room. The electricity to the bathroom will probably be switched off at the electric service panel that contains the home’s circuit breaker switches. The water supply to the bathroom should also be turned off from the main supply. More modern plumbing installations will give homeowners and specialists the ability to switch the water off to each individual room or water source. Older plumbing setups may require manually turning off each water supply at its wall source. The water in the toilet will be flushed out after water is turned off and the pipes will be drained. All water sources will be treated with caution to avoid damage. Light fixtures, wall outlets, and switches are all carefully removed. </p> <h2> Removing The Breakables: Mirrors, Sinks, & Toilet </h2> <p> The most fragile aspects of the bathroom are typically removed before any demolition is to begin. Mirrors are handled with the utmost care to preserve them for reuse or at the very least prevent mess or injury. Many mirrors are held in with brackets, but some are glued in place. Demolition professionals should approach these with caution and precision. While toilets do not seem breakable, they are typically made of porcelain. If this porcelain is broken, the shards can be extremely sharp, so all toilets should be handled with care within the home. Most toilets are two sections bolted together but can be removed in one piece. The base of the toilet will likely be sealed into the floor, which will need to be cut away with a utility knife. More fragile sinks are also removed with caution, especially if they are made of porcelain or glass. If they are built into the vanity, they will be removed with the vanity. </p> <h2> Removing the Sink & Vanity </h2> <p> Many sinks are built into the vanity as one piece, thus they are removed together. After the water sources are carefully disconnected, the vanity or sink is detached and removed. Most vanities are mounted into the wall with brackets, bolts, or screws. These will need to be removed before demolition can begin. Some vanities will be sealed into the wall, which will need to cut away with some form of a utility knife. </p> <h2> Removing the Shower or Tub </h2> <p> Before removing a shower or tub, it is always best to make sure that the water supply is completely turned off some from its source. In many bathrooms, there is typically some way of accessing a water service panel often located on the wall behind the hot and cold water knobs. This is sometimes accessed through a linen closet or some other point of entry. All spout handles, knobs, and shower heads are carefully removed. Drain baskets are pried out. If the tub or shower floor and/or walls are caulked into place, the caulking will be cut away with a utility knife. The tub or shower unit will be removed with prying leverage and force. This can be a messy and even dangerous process. </p> <h2> Further Demolition Can Finally Begin </h2> <p> Once the utilitarian elements of the bathroom have been safely removed, the demolition of less essential elements can begin. Depending on the new design, a bathroom may or may not be reduced to its wall studs in the process. Precautions and plans were made in advance as for how to remove the debris, which is frequently put into a dumpster outside of the home. Elements of the bathroom that the homeowner wishes to reuse are carefully preserved until they are used again. </p> <h2> Using Professionals vs Do-It-Yourself </h2> <p> A bathroom demolition, when done in consideration of all potential dangers, messes, and laws regarding such activity, can be accomplished by a handier homeowner. Still, due to the potential for errors that can wind up being extremely messy, dangerous, expensive, and even illegal, it is still recommended to hire a <a href="http://dtwreckit.com">bathroom demolition professional</a> for the task. While the removal of some of the non-essentials can plausibly be carried out by an average homeowner when the right safety and debris precautions are made, removal of essential elements, fragile components, and utilities is best left to the professionals. </p>
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      • titleCracked Concrete Driveways: Fix or Replace?
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      • content<p> Concrete is one of the strongest, yet most malleable construction materials available. These two factors make concrete frequently the best choice material for driveways and different kinds of roads. Though this is the case, concrete is susceptible to damage from age, the elements, and use. A crack forming in a concrete driveway can be quite worrisome. While some cracks are relatively simple and inexpensive to remedy, some are the symptom of larger problems and it is best for the affected areas to be demolished and repoured. In this piece, we’re going to look at what causes concrete cracks and determining if concrete demolition is the best choice. </p> <h2> How do concrete cracks occur? </h2> <p> If a concrete driveway is mixed, poured, and spread correctly, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be able to last nearly half a century. When certain aspects of the concrete construction process aren’t followed properly, this can shorten the life of a driveway or other concrete structure. Some of these errors can be in the mix. Some concrete specialists will mix more water into their concrete in order to make the substance easier to work with. At times, an excess of water in the original mix can cause the concrete to dry improperly, causing weak points. Another variable can be the length of time allotted for the concrete to dry. The chemical process in which concrete turns from a liquid to a solid should be allowed to take place over several days. When concrete dries too fast, this can inhibit the strength of the material. Yet another concern can be an improper strength ratio. If the weight of the load that an area of concrete construction will have to support isn’t properly taken into consideration, this can cause the concrete to crack or buckle prematurely. </p> <h2> Does cracked concrete mean it needs to be replaced? </h2> <p> While disconcerting to look at, not all concrete cracks are alike. Thinner hairline cracks, for instance, may not run very deep and may not require fixing. To smooth out the surface of these cracks, a concrete filler can be used to provide a flush, flat space. Still, if the cracks in the concrete driveway seem to change whether or not the surface sits level or if there are multiple cracks, there’s a good chance that these cracks are a symptom of a larger problem. In these instances, it is safest to remove the cracked portions of the concrete driveway and have them replaced with concrete that has been mixed and spread properly. </p> <p> Concrete demolition is a messy, labor-intensive job. For this reason, it’s best to hire a professional construction demolition specialist to remove the damaged concrete. For big or small concrete demolition needs, look no further than your friends at <a href="http://dtwreckit.com">DT Specialized Services</a>. </p> <p> </p>
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