Comments on: Deconstruction Complete

By: zverina.com

zverina.com — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:48:26 +0000

Good for you, good for the RE Store, and good for everyone.

Thank you for promoting this excellent alternative to heedless waste.

I worked with the RE Store field crew from 2004 – 2006 and though it was grueling–I estimate salvage work to be several times more difficult than new construction (just compare pulling a nail to popping one in with a nailgun)–it was the most all-around satisfying job I ever held.

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:40:33 +0000

Paisleygo: Yep, the framing timelapse is already posted here, and I will be posting more timelapses as the phases are complete.

By: Michael McAuley

Michael McAuley — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:29:53 +0000

Frank….send me your questions and I’ll help you out.

mmcgolly@yahoo.com

Great deconstruction. I wish we could get local reuse of asphalt shingle.

Michael
McAuley Building Conservation

By: paisleygo

paisleygo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:41:41 +0000

VERY COOL! -the artist in me wants to give you a cinematogrphy review — I loved the last few frames where the sun came out in a sort of angelic sort of way. Very nicely done –
and oh yea – re: the awesomeness of recycling 90% of your house! — kudos for that subject matter too. Wonderful location to build a new one — will you be posting the time lapse of building as well?

By: Danne Neill

Danne Neill — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:59:23 +0000

It is great to see this house deconstructed and learn about the actual cost savings to the owner and the reuse of 90 per cent of the old materials. WOW this looks like a great way to go! Contractor, cities, property owners think twice when you consider tearing buildings down – this is a smarter answer. Thanks to the Bellingham and Seattle RE Stores!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:43:28 +0000

The RE Stores (Ballard and Bellingham) and their decon/salvage crews really walk the talk. These guys are pros and have been at the forefront of “green jobs” for years. Check it out:

http://www.re-store.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1

By: Sarah Krueger

Sarah Krueger — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:32:56 +0000

Frank – regarding your comment: “I wonder if the crew could give any advice to those looking to do new construction. What sort of materials and techniques should be adopted to make this process as pain-free as possible, when the time comes? What should be avoided?”

You might want to check out King County’s recommendations for Design for Disassembly: http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/greenbuilding/construction-recycling/disassembly.asp

By: Heidi McCaffray

Heidi McCaffray — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:41:04 +0000

Wow my Dad is awesome! He is the owner and operator of Paul Jensen Excavating and Deconstruction. He has advocated deconstruction for decades, long before it was politically correct. I encourage anyone interested in this type of process to look into it and “Call Paul” at 206-601-7762! Yeah, I know shameless plug! I completely agree with what Devon Shaw said about your bottom line contributing to people being able to support their families.

By: Les Fitzpatrick

Les Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:04:28 +0000

That has to be one of the cleanest demolitions I’ve ever seen. I suspect there was deference to the neighbors. In the old days I worked on a demolition crew and our method included taking the structure down as quickly as possible and then hauling.

By: Les Fitzpatrick

Les Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:01:16 +0000

Wow, we tore this old house down and by God, there was a view!