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Pickering Backhoe Service

Keystone, IA

Pickering Backhoe Service is your go-to source for backhoe services of all types, including barn demolition. We have earned a reputation for our demolition expertise,... more

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Shadden Dozing & Excavating

Tama, IA

Serving all of Tama, IA and nearby areas, Shadden Dozing & Excavating is dependable, efficient, and experienced in all things demolition and excavating. Their team is... more

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MD Construction Inc

Garwin, IA
  • Commercial Structures
  • Concrete
  • Houses
  • Interiors
  • Free estimates

Serving Tama, Iowa and surrounding communities, MD Construction Inc specializes in providing top-of-the-line demolition services, as well as many others. We perform barn demolition, chimney... more

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Lanphier Excavating

Reasnor, IA

Lanphier Excavating provides the Newton, Iowa area with impeccable services and workmanship. Residential and commercial customers in our community count on us to complete their... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Poweshiek County, 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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