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Selective Demolition

Selective demolition, also known as deconstruction or interior strip-out, is a demolition method that involves the careful removal of specific components or sections of a building while preserving the desired elements or the structural integrity of the remaining structure. Unlike complete demolition, selective demolition focuses on targeted removal rather than total destruction.
Here are some key aspects of selective demolition:
  1. Scope and Planning: Selective demolition projects are carefully planned to determine which parts of the building need to be removed and which elements should be preserved. The scope of work is clearly defined to ensure the desired outcome is achieved.
  2. Salvage and Recycling: One of the primary objectives of selective demolition is to salvage and recycle materials whenever possible. Valuable or reusable components such as doors, windows, fixtures, architectural elements, or building materials are carefully removed for resale, donation, or repurposing. Salvaging materials helps reduce waste and promotes environmental sustainability.
  3. Careful Dismantling Techniques: Selective demolition requires precise and controlled dismantling techniques to avoid damage to surrounding areas or desired elements. This can involve the use of handheld tools, such as saws, drills, and pry bars, to carefully remove specific sections or components of a building.
  4. Structural Integrity Considerations: During selective demolition, the structural integrity of the remaining building elements is carefully assessed and maintained. Load-bearing walls, columns, and other key structural components are typically preserved to ensure stability and safety.
  5. Utilities Disconnection: Prior to selective demolition, utilities such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems are disconnected or properly shut off. This ensures safety and prevents damage to infrastructure during the removal process.
  6. Waste Management: Debris resulting from selective demolition is managed and disposed of in accordance with local regulations and waste management practices. Materials that cannot be salvaged or recycled are appropriately disposed of to minimize environmental impact.
Selective demolition is commonly employed in renovation or remodeling projects where certain portions of a building need to be removed to accommodate new construction, change the layout, or upgrade specific areas. It allows for a more focused and controlled approach, reducing the overall disruption and waste associated with complete demolition. Selective demolition requires skilled professionals who have expertise in identifying, dismantling, and removing specific building components while ensuring safety and structural integrity.
Atlas Demolition specializes in selective demolition and expertise is in the following, 
  • Full kitchen and bathroom gut-outs 
  • Whole house gut-outs 
  • Roof cuts 
  • Saw cutting 
  • Core drilling 
  • Commercial space dismantling 
  • Room fit-outs 
  • Industrial dismantling and selective demolition 
  • Drop ceilings 
  • VCT Flooring and tile 
  • Residential, Commercial, and Industrial carpet removal 
  • Electrical and piping dismantling 
  • Commercial and Industrial Roof top unit removals 
  • Industrial clean-outs 
  • Obsolete equipment removal 
  • Sub floor and deck removals ​
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  • Home
  • About
    • Facebook
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  • Services
    • Commercial Demolition
    • Concrete Demolition
    • Core Drilling
    • Debris Removal
    • Deck Removal
    • Industrial Dismantling
    • Interior Demolition
    • Pool Removal
    • Residential Demolition
    • Scrap Metal Recycling
    • Selective Demolition
    • Trench Digging
  • Photo Gallery
  • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy