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<br /> <br />ALTERNATIVE DEMOLITION OPTIONS <br /> <br />RELOCA TION OF STRUCTURE <br /> <br />The primar.v purpose (~t this option is to relocate <br />structurally sound homes out of Jlood hazard areas. This <br />option is particularly desirahlefof preserving historic <br />properties. <br /> <br /> <br />Advantages <br />. Structure is preserved <br />. Landfilling of demolition waste is avoided <br />. Structure could be used for affordable <br />housing or other public purposes <br />. Structure could be sold and funds used to <br />reduce project costs <br />. Effect on tax base is minimized <br />. Demolition costs are saved <br /> <br />Disadvantages <br /> <br />. High costs <br /> <br />. Structure must be in sound condition <br /> <br />Major Steps <br />. Bid out and award relocation contract <br />. Select a new site out of flood hazard areas <br />. Relocate structure and clear property <br />. Open space management <br /> <br />DECONSTRUCTION <br /> <br />Deconstructioll is the strategic disassembly oj a structure <br />(construction ill reverse) in order to retrieve all or <br />portions of salvageable materials, sllch as.f7oors, frame, <br />roof, and foundation j(Jr recycling/reuse. <br /> <br /> <br />Advantages <br />. Building materials are recycled <br />. Landfilling of demolition waste is significantly <br />red uced <br />. Demolition and landfill costs are saved <br />. Large-scale deconstruction projects (which <br />require many workers) offer opportunities for <br />job training and welfare-to-work programs <br /> <br />Disadvantages <br />. Limited demand for recycled building <br />materials <br />. Labor intensive, slow process <br />. .Materials and construction techniques used in <br />structures built after 1950 are not ideal for <br />deconstruction <br />. Requires specialized worker training <br />. Ivlaterials may be unusable due to floodwater <br />contamination <br /> <br />Major Steps <br /> <br />. Determine deconstruction potential of each <br />house <br /> <br />. Obtain adequate storage space for recycled <br />materials <br /> <br />. Asbestos inspection <br /> <br />. Obtain necessary permits <br /> <br />. Deconstruct building and clear property <br /> <br />. Open space management <br /> <br />2 <br />