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Baker Enterprises, Inc.

Clermont, IA

As a full-service excavation company, Baker Enterprises, Inc. has performed numerous demolition projects. We’ve removed a variety of structures, including agricultural, commercial, industrial,... more

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Rasmussen Drainage Service LTD

Independence, IA

Rasmussen Drainage Service has been recognized as a leader in the site preparation field and has been for more than 44 years. With a highly-trained team... more

RD

Blake Excavating

Waukon, IA

Based in Waukon, Iowa and serving surrounding areas, our team at Blake Excavating knows what it takes to complete your demolition project on time and... more

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Keppler Custom Hire LLC

Saint Olaf, IA

Keppler Custom Hire LLC is an excavation and demolition expert servicing the Elkader, IA area. We have a large fleet of cutting-edge equipment needed to... more

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JT Trucking and Excavating

Decorah, IA

JT Trucking and Excavating is a premier contractor based in Decorah, Iowa, committed to exceptional results. With our manpower, equipment, and combined experience, we can... more

JT

Barn Demolition Tips for Postville, IA

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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