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Chuck Kinsel Trk & Excvtg

Canton, IL

Chuck Kinsel Trucking & Excavating has been serving Canton and surrounding areas for more than 30 years. Their expertise lies in demolition, septic tanks, excavating, trucking, and... more

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Mel Allen Construction Inc

Peoria, IL

Residential and commercial customers throughout Peoria, Illinois and surrounding areas count on Mel Allen Construction Inc for all their construction and demolition needs. We can... more

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MTG Excavating

Chillicothe, IL
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  • Concrete
  • Decks & Fences
  • Interiors
  • Small Structures
  • Since 2005
  • Free estimates

MTG Excavating has been serving communities with cost-effective residential and commercial demolition and excavation since 1987. We are a fully insured company that is accredited with... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for St David, IL

How does barn demolition work?

Oftentimes, the barn demolition process involves first tearing out the siding and then cutting small relief notches in the upright timbers. From there, the skeleton of the barn is typically tied to a large truck and pulled down. Once the barn is torn down, the timbers, roof, and other debris are removed.

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How does barn deconstruction work?

Barn deconstruction is done by hand rather than excavators or bulldozers, making the process more labor-intensive than demolition. Because of the labor and time involved, deconstruction is more expensive upfront than demolition. However, the barn wood salvaged from deconstruction can then be reused or resold to offset the cost of deconstruction.

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