anyone?

Thanks,
Andrew

Andrew,

Settle down. I can tell you that most of the members here are online mostly during the week; weekends are kind of slow around here.


I am not sure what you are asking, Are you looking for a step by step process or what?
Also are you planning to remove these houses by hand or by machine?

First you need to make sure that all hazardous materials are removed from the house, then if using a machine start from the top down.


Well it all depends on the job and what recyclable places are located near the job. Also depends if you can and have the room to separate materials.

In California, where you are at most counties, I believe you are required to recycle, but don’t quote me. Again you need to check with the local agencies.

As for materials, most materials that are removed from a house structure can be recycled, except for asphalt roofing material, although is some areas asphalt shingles can be recycled.

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Hi James

1.Yes, I am looking for what the best step by step process is?

2. If it is not neccessary to remove the house by hand then I will be more then happy to remove it by machine.

3. the City of San Diego says recyling is encouraged. ( I will be recycling the wood from the framing , doors, and widows.

4. I know a few of the hazardous materials but can you give a list of all of them?

I appreciate your help.

Thanks,
Andrew

First off I need to ask, have you ever done any demolition before? It’s just a question; I just want to get a little background.

To you first question, There is not really a “best” way to demo a house; it all depends on the condition of the structure and the best way to approach it.

You may remove one house, but the next one might have a total different set of circumstances. Like I said before, whether removing it my hand or machine started from the top down is the best way.

The main ones are:
Asbestos found in lots of materials
Lead Paint
Mercury
Fluorescent Light Bulbs

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Yes I have done a little bit of demolition with a excavator.

From what I understand Floor tiles, mastic, roof tiles, siding, drywall, plaster, carpet, carpet pads, all have asbestos in them.

So lets say I remove the Mercury and Fluorescent Light Bulbs. How do you go about removing the lead paint and all the asbestos products?

Where would those hazardous materials go?

Wouldn't I have to take out all the hazardous materials first and then discard of them properly and then I would be free and clear to knock down the house with a excavator?

thanks,
Andrew

Well yes and no. It all depends on when the structure was built. Some drywall and joint compound still have asbestos, but at acceptable levels. This is why you need to have a "Good Faith Survey" done on any structure that you perform work on. I would not do any work on a structure without one. Some if not all landfills will require this before you can dispose of materials at their site. Yes asbestos can be found in 9x9 floor tiles, mastic, roofing materials, and siding. Don't forget pipe fittings and some plumbing fixtures undersides are sprayed with it. It can also be found in ceiling tiles and glue. That is why you should get a survey done. If the owner/contractor refuses to get one because of cost, walk away. It's better to lose the job then to get huge fines.

You will need to either have a certified professional remove the material or get certified yourself. I would hire someone that is already certified to remove the HazMat.

Leave that up to your subcontractor, but make sure you get all related paperwork to cover yourself. But in answer to your question, there are some landfills and other related centers that can take hazardous materials. Remember to check with your local laws; in some cases you can't even haul hazardous materials.

That would be correct with the right permits!

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Thanks James

I will definitely be hiring someone certified for all the hazmat work.

When did they stop using asbestos in all those different materials?


Thanks,
Andrew

Asbestos in textured paint and in patching compounds used on wall and ceiling joints their use was banned in 1977.

Everything else is up in the air, On July 12, 1989, EPA issued a final rule banning most asbestos-containing products. In 1991, this regulation was overturned by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.

There never really has been a complete ban as far as I know. Maybe someone who knows HAzMAt a little better can chime in.

Maybe read the attach document. Explains some of it

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Well once you have your permits and the house is free of lead paint. absestos, all that stuff you have to disconnect the water, sewer, eletrical, and gas is applicable. The oil tank if it has an oil tank has to come out before any demo. Then start taking the house down. Like said in a previous answer start with the top and push in so you have little clean up work by hand. I used to leave the chimney standing and took it down after i loaded the demo because its a lot more money to mix the brick in with the demo. Then load out the chimney bring it to a dump. Next is the foundation, if its a fieldstone foundation you can probably bring it to a concrete company who will use it to make concrete. If its block bring it to a crushing company. Next comes the site work, but we'll wait to give you a step by step process on that.
P.S. try and crunch the demo up as you go so youll have less air pockets and be able to fit more i the demo trailer.