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A.R. Whitten & Son Inc

Winter Harbor, ME

A.R. Whitten & Son Inc. is a family owned business located in Winter Harbor, Maine and serving surrounding areas. We take great pride in the... more

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Harris Downeast Disposal Inc

Ellsworth, ME

Since our founding in 1998, Harris Downeast Disposal Inc. has provided homeowners, business and contractors affordable waste disposal & demolition services. We are well-equipped to handle any... more

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R. F. Jordan & Sons Construction, Inc.

Ellsworth, ME

R. F. Jordan & Sons Construction, Inc. is a family-owned and operated site-work contractor servicing the Bar Harbor, ME area. We have a large staff of... more

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Barn Demolition Tips for Cherryfield, ME

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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