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Are you wondering what demolition work is all about?

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Demolition is a messy and dangerous part of any building renovation if not done properly. Depending on what you’re demolishing, you need to use different tools to do a proper job. Professional demolition is a highly sophisticated craft that involves the use of hydraulic equipment with specialized attachments like cranes, loaders, and in some cases explosives. Here is an explanation of why demolition work is needed. STEP 1: Demolition work All demolition work that is carried out by a qualified and experienced demolition contractor gets completed in a controlled environment. This is very essential as it ensures the safety of the demolition team, stakeholders and the surrounding general public. Read More

Methods of Demolition Structures - Amigos Demolition

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  When a building has reached its design life, that is its structural lifespan, the building is no longer regarded as safe, and may need to be  completely demolished  if extensive renovations aren’t going to happen. This isn’t the only reason demolition takes place however. A building may be condemned if it has lost its structural stability and its integrity is no longer certain. After natural disasters buildings may also suffer structural damage that renders them unsafe. In all these situations, the buildings will need to be demolished. What is demolition? Demolition is the breaking down, removal, and elimination of structures.  Demolition of structures  such as buildings is the dismantling of these structures in a carefully  controlled  and per-planned way using set methods. Demolition methods for structures When it comes to   structural demolition , there are two major types of demolition methods employed: Non-explosive demolition Explosive demolition Non-explosive demolition This d