Deconstruction

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What is deconstruction?
Deconstruction is the dismantling of structural and nonstructural components of a home or building for the purpose of reuse.

Non-structural deconstruction, also known as “soft-stripping”, consists of reclaiming nonstructural components, appliances, doors, windows, and finish materials. The reuse of these types of materials is becoming commonplace and helps divert materials that would normally be destined for the landfill.

Structural deconstruction on the other hand involves dismantling the structural components of a building. Traditionally this had only been performed to reclaim expensive or rare materials such as used brick, dimensional stone, and extinct wood, but now as emerging markets are created for used materials deconstruction is becoming a preferred method for salvaging materials.

Deconstruction or Demolition?

Both methods have their place. Deconstruction only makes sense when reusable materials can be salvaged quickly and efficiently and without creating additional carbon costs. However, the additional costs and time necessary to deconstruct are sometimes not justified. Many non profits claim that by using them you will “help the environment and their organization by donating”. That is not entirely true. When you calculate the true cost of deconstruction; this process may do more harm than good. The methods used by these groups require more manpower, more fuel, warehousing, transportation, and more importantly more time and money. Then, when you add in the additional costs in processing fees and paperwork this process is not green at all.

Demolition has it’s own issues but may sometimes be a better solution than deconstruction. It is quicker and costs less, and because of today’s recycling requirements, may be more effective in helping the environment. The days of tearing down a building and taking it to the landfill are over. Today’s “Green Demolition” methods, necessary to comply with recycling requirements (source separation) are in essence deconstruction, and in actuality may reintroduce salvaged materials into the system faster and more efficiently. Materials from demolition projects are sometimes processed on site and reused, turned into fuel or other reusable forms for construction and manufacturing with a smaller carbon footprint cost.

The Greenworx “Green Demolition” System

Greenworx has developed a true “Green Demolition” system that gives you the best of both worlds. We provide a combination approach that gives you the benefits of tax deductible deconstruction with the speed of demolition all for around the same price as traditional demolition costs. We identify the most valuable items and materials to be salvaged and then recycle the rest so jobs are done quickly and efficiently maximizing time and benefits for the client, the contractor and the environment. In addition we have No processing Fees, No Additional Costs and you still get a tax write off.

How it works:

• We assess the project and identify items and materials for salvage and recycling.
• Our appraiser provides you with an estimate for your Tax-deductible donation
• We provide you with a cost for Greenworx to Deconstruct and Recycle “Green Demolition”
• We complete the project quickly and efficiently, you get a Tax Write Off and all the materials get recycled, all while helping charities like Habitat for Humanity.

Residential & Commercial Green Demolition and Deconstruction Services

• Complete Home & Building Demolition
• Kitchen & Bathroom Demolition
• Tenant Improvements (office, retail & warehouse)
• Restaurant Demolition & Equipment Salvage
• Fire, Flood & Earthquake Damage
• Hot Tub & Swimming Pool Demolition
• Driveway & Walkway Demolition
• Flooring Removal & Demolition (all types)
• Concrete Breaking, Cutting, & Demolition
• Deck & Fencing Removal & Demolition
• Drywall, Plaster & Lathe Removal & Demolition
• Fireplace Demolition
• Yard & Property Clearing
• Parking Lot & Asphalt Removal & Demolition
• Stucco & Siding Removal & Demolition
• Garage, shed & barn Demolition
• Material & Architectural Salvage
• Demolition Material Recycling & Diversion
• and much, much more...

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