Deconstruction Solutions: Are they really threatening old fashioned American demolition values?

We hope so! Growing numbers of people embrace deconstruction wholeheartedly and without hesitation. They know that salvaging their home’s reusable building materials is the right thing to do. The remainder, still stuck in the twentieth-century throwaway society, would rather demolish unwanted buildings and simply toss them in public landfills. They don’t have time to hassle with salvage crews and tax forms.

Well, Deconstruction Network has good news for both groups. Deconstruction is really not that hard. And while helping to preserve the environment, deconstruction can lead to significant financial savings. Read on….

Four Common Misconceptions About Deconstruction

1. Deconstruction takes too long.
   While deconstruction takes a bit longer than traditional demolition, a typical job is finished in three weeks. We've designed a user-friendly, turnkey program that keeps project duration to a minimum. For example, after deconstructing your house and facilitating the donation of materials, our member contractors will remove all necessary debris, foundations and hardscape. Many will transition directly into grading and shoring. Ask your member contractor about their complementary services.
   
2. Deconstruction leaves a mess.
   Deconstruction Network member contractors leave project sites clean and ready to build on - usually in less than three weeks. The job isn't finished until all reusable materials and debris have been removed.
   
3. Volunteers will deconstruct my house for free, and I'll get a tax deduction, too.
   The IRS is clear - "trade for service" is not a donation. The only way to
   ensure that your donation is salvaged safely, with minimal damage (so the
   materials are reusable), is to hire a trained, licensed and insured
   contractor. There is no such thing as a free lunch.
   
4. Most houses don't have enough reuse value to make deconstruction worthwhile.
   Not so. Almost all houses have good reusable materials. Take advantage of our <Easy Assessment> process. It's free! Don't assume anything until you run the numbers.

Five Essential Facts About Deconstruction

1. Assessing the projected cost vs. financial return is free.
   Deconstruction Network makes it easy to get a ballpark estimate of your project costs and potential tax benefits. Complete our <Easy Assessment> steps. It's free! And feel free to call us anytime with your questions.
   
2. Deconstruction can save you money while preserving natural resources.
   You've probably been donating clothing and other items to nonprofit organizations for years. Donating your house isn't much different, just bigger. By choosing deconstruction instead of demolition, you not only preserve scarce landfill space, you guarantee that good reusable materials get a second life. That's worth something - often more than enough to offset the cost of deconstruction.
   
3. Participation is easy.
   From the initial assessment, to hiring a contractor, to receiving completed IRS forms at the conclusion of the job, we make the donation process simple and straightforward - no guesswork, no unexplained project delays, no unreturned phone calls. Our commitment to honesty, transparency and attention to detail keeps your project running smoothly.
   
4. All work is performed by trained and licensed professional contractors.
   Our member contractors have received training in the latest deconstruction
   techniques. They remove and handle materials safely, swiftly and with care,
   preserving their value in the used materials market. Not only are they
   licensed and insured, most have years of successful professional experience.
   
5. Our contractors know that your time is money, just like theirs.
   Everyone loses when deconstruction takes too long. Our member contractors
   will add additional crews, if necessary, to shorten your project's duration.
   Normal duration is about one week per 1,000 square feet, but at 3,000 square
   feet contractors typically add manpower, speeding things up.
   

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