Benefits

DECONSTRUCTION is the dismantling of a structure in order to salvage, reuse, and recycle as many building materials as possible. It often doesn't cost more than regular demolition; in fact, with good planning, most older buildings can be deconstructed at a savings to the owner, both monetarily and environmentally.

• Receive a Tax Deduction on Donated Materials
  • Offset the cost of deconstruction with a tax deduction, making it competitive with that of mechanized demolition.
• Comply with Boulder's Green Points Program
  • Green Points may be taken for deconstruction and waste diversion activities.
• Enhance Environmental Responsibility
  • Divert Materials from Landfills.
    • Nationwide, construction and demolition debris is estimated at 20% of the waste going to landfills.
  • Maintain a Cleaner Job Site, with Less Noise & Dust.
    • Safe disposal of hazardous materials and decreasing airborne contaminants and lead (keeps the neighbors happy) .
  • Create Ecological Job & Training Opportunities.
    • Take part in directing the construction industry toward utilization of Earth friendly methods.
• Conserve Natural Resources by Reducing Demand
  • Capture, Rather than Waste the Embodied Energy in Materials.
    • The construction industry accounts for over 11% of the total energy consumed each year in the United States. Where, a staggering 85% of this construction energy is used for the production and transportation of new materials.
  • Recover Rare & Superior Grain Materials.
    • Old growth Redwood and Douglas Fir, excellent quality lumber with superior strength, is extremely rare in today's market.
  • Reuse Components from the Old Building in the New Structure.
    • Effective not only for renovations at historical sites, but also in retaining any original and/or sentimental architectural features.