Cornerstone Demolition
11198 84th Ave, #33043, Delta, BC, V4C 8E6
(604) 373-9886
Category: British Columbia (BC)
Demolition
After a building is no longer useful, demolition can occur as a way to get rid of the building and get the land ready to be used again. There are a variety of different ways to demolish a building, from implosions to wrecking ball demolitions that can knock down a building quickly and safely. The building needs to be emptied first, and then the demolition can be done. After the building has been knocked down, the waste can be hauled to the landfill, and the land is then empty and ready for a new building.
Excavation
Before a building can be constructed, the land needs to be prepared, so the foundation will be level. Depending on the area, excavation may be needed to flatten the property, remove rocks or other materials, and more. Excavation can include moving rocks and other large materials, moving large amounts of earth to prep for the foundation, digging tunnels or underground areas for basements, and more. If the land is already in use, excavation may occur after the demolition of the existing building to make sure everything is ready for the new building.
Deconstruction
Sometimes, demolition is not the right way to remove a building. During a demolition, everything is destroyed, broken into smaller pieces, and taken to a landfill. Deconstruction, on the other hand, allows for many of the building’s materials to be reused or recycled. This prevents a lot of materials from reaching the landfill. During deconstruction, the building is dismantled piece by piece. Though this does take longer than demolition, it can provide a number of benefits for the local area and the environment through reduced waste. It can also provide extra jobs in the local area or provide training for those who want to enter the deconstruction and demolition industry.
Asbestos Removal
Older buildings often contain asbestos. For many years, asbestos was used during the construction of residential and commercial buildings because it is fire-resistant. However, during the late 1970s and early 1980s, laws were put in place limiting or eliminating the ability to use asbestos in many types of materials due to the connection with mesothelioma. Buildings constructed before the 1990s should be checked for asbestos before demolition or deconstruction. If asbestos is found, it needs to be carefully removed to avoid releasing it into the air. Once the asbestos is removed, the demolition or deconstruction project can continue.
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