Deconstruction

Habitat ReStore Deconstruction is the removal of salvageable items in the reverse order of their construction. This reduces the disposal of materials into the landfill. It provides materials for renovation and other small scale construction projects to be sold at the Habitat ReStore.

How the Habitat ReStore Deconstruction Process Works

• The property owner or their representative(s) contacts the Habitat ReStore.
• Once we establish that there is a product or material appropriate for salvage by the Habitat ReStore, a time is set for the Deconstruction manager to meet with the property owner representative(s) and do a walk-through of the site.
• Once an agreement is made with the property representative(s) as to availability, materials and a time-line, the Deconstruction manager will schedule a volunteer crew to begin its work of deconstruction.

HFHDC Insurance Coverage

We are covered by an umbrella policy that covers all employees and volunteers on site. Certificate of Insurance is available upon request.

Facts

According to the U.S. Environmental protection agency, in 1996 for instance, the U.S. produced an estimated 136 million tons of building related construction and demolition (C&D) debris. The EPA estimated that only 20 to 30 percent of this debris was recovered for reuse or recycling. Although the construction and demolition industry has made great strides in the recovery of (C&D) debris, the demolition of building materials consumes our limited landfill space.

Deconstruction diverts demolition waste from the landfill and reuses these valuable building materials. Developers and construction companies typically look at buildings located on property slated for development as a costly, unavoidable annoyance. Developers and construction companies up until now are offered little choice when it comes to removing these buildings.

One Person's Trash...

...Could be another person's treasure! Stop by the Habitat ReStore and look through our inventory of Deconstruction items. Here are just a few examples of the treasures (antique hutches and a beautiful stained glass window) we have salvaged from deconstruction sites in the past:

Benefits

• Habitat ReStore Deconstruction program provides an opportunity for reuse
• It's better for the environment.
• Proceeds help Habitat build more homes.
• Daily operations provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.
• Your donationed deconstruction items may be tax deductible.

Interested in Habitat ReStore Deconstruction Services?

Contact the Deconstruction manager at (608) 661-2813 or cell number (608) 712-0737 or email at: deconstruction@restoredane.org.

Interested in Volunteering?

Deconstruction volunteers - find out more here.