Non-explosive Demolition

Non-explosive demolition overview

You do not need explosives for every demolition job. Most people assume that for a demolition to be a demolition there is a need for a kaboom. It does not have to be that way. As a leading demolition contractor in we are experts of non-explosive concrete demolition.

Non-explosive concrete demolition is a process that relies on chemical agents to safety remove concrete and rock during the demolition process.

This is a viable alternative to explosives especially in situations where there is a high risk of injury posed by explosives or where vibrations caused by explosives could damage nearby structures.

The advantages of non-explosive concrete demolition are:

  • The process is silent
  • They are safer than explosives
  • It’s an environmentally friendly process
  • They lower costs and reduces the insurance premiums on projects
  • You don’t have to go through the process of acquiring blasting permits
  • You can remove concrete slabs and reuse them for other purposes with minimal damage.

There are chemical agents that we use like buster or we use hydrodemolition to carry out the job. Both these methods offer you versatility and options that you do not get when you are using traditional methods like jackhammers and explosives.

This is just an example of why you should consider Manchester Demolition for your projects. We are committed to making sure that people and the environment do not suffer from the effects of demolition.

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What is demolition?

The process involves Rotational hydraulic shears and rock-beakers attached to specialist excavators are also used to cut or break through wood, cut steel and crush concrete which reduces the structure to a rubble 

What is a premature collapse?

Premature collapse of these structures is one of the main causes of serious injuries resulting from demolition activities. The most common type of incidents is the lack of planning before commencement

Demolition hazards

If a demolition project is well planned the risks of injury and death can be minimised. It should be emphasised that the planning and execution of a demolition project should only be done by appropriately competent persons.

What is a section 80 demolition notice?

If your considering demolishing an existing building you will need to submit a demolition, Section 80 Notice together with your (RAMS) to your local authority according to section 80 

What is a pre-demolition survey

When a building is to be demolished the (non-domestic) client (usually the property owner) has a duty to provide pre-demolition information to the designer and contractor. This will involve a pre-demolition investigation and survey. 

How to manage asbestos in demolition

One of the key issues arising in demolition these days is asbestos. Widely used in construction projects by previous generations, asbestos is now accepted as the UK’s largest occupational killer and there are strict guidelines for the safe removal 

House demolition in Manchester

Why let your house demolition efforts feel stressful. We have over 50 years experience in house demolition in Manchester,  we are able to deliver a variety of demolition and development services throughout Greater Manchester. 

What is manual demolition?

Among the methods, manual demolition is found to be most applicable for most sites, especially for areas located in the urban zone. The safety of the demolition process would greatly depend on the type of procedure used.

What is non-explosive demolition?

You do not need explosives for every demolition job. Most people assume that for a demolition to be a demolition there is a need for a kaboom. It does not have to be that way

Structural demolition

Structural demolition is not a walk in the park. Total Group is well placed to deliver a safe, environmentally friendly and a budget wise project. We focus on a process that will assist you to salvage and recycle material for reuse.

What is high risk demolition?

The building contractor needs to make a thorough risk assessment to look for both risks and hazards. Control measures are then implemented to prevent any accident that could be fatal. 

Controlled demolition methods

If you have a large building that requires demolishing, you cannot rely solely on manual demolition to get the project completed. There is only so much that a team of demolition contractors.

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