Protector Demolishers

13/08/2015

Asbestos Removal

There are over 3,000 manufactured products that are known to contain asbestos. Recent reports estimate that over 30 million homes and commercial buildings contain some type of an asbestos-containing product. The only way to truly remove the threat of asbestos exposure and its dangerous health effects is to remove all asbestos from the premises.

Products containing asbestos should only be handled by a licensed asbestos removal contractor. Removing asbestos materials in your own home is strongly discouraged. In most cases, asbestos must be removed entirely; however, in some instances asbestos abatement may be accomplished through encasement or encapsulation. Ultimately, the process depends on the location of asbestos and the amount of asbestos present, among other factors.

Why Test for Asbestos?

Asbestos is highly toxic and was widely used in a large number of building materials including flooring, ceiling tiles, insulation, cements, joint compound and more. It is important, therefore to test for the presence of asbestos before initiating any building repairs or improvements on structures that were built prior to 1980. Not doing so can put you and others in the immediate vicinity at risk for inhaling airborne asbestos fibers during the repair or renovation. Asbestos has causal links to mesothelioma, a type of asbestos cancer.

The Role of an Asbestos Removal Contractor

Asbestos removal is typically required before an older building is demolished, prior to any maintenance or renovation that could disturb asbestos containing materials or when asbestos containing materials are damaged. An asbestos removal contractor will determine whether an HSE (Health and Safety Executive) license is required for the job. This type of license is usually necessary when there is a high probability that asbestos fibers will be released into the air during the scheduled work. The removal contractor will assess what is required for removal, perform the removal work and dispose of the hazardous material.

Enquiries about asbestos abatement & removal?

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011 794 5109 Ext 3.
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07/08/2015

What is Residential Demolition?

Residential demolition can be simply defined as the total or partial removal of a structure that is currently on a residential property. This could be to remove old, decrepit dwellings or structures so that a new one can be built, or to remove a structure that is no longer needed in order to create more garden space.

Demolition doesn’t have to just be about totally demolishing structures however. It can also include the strip out of an interior room so that it is back to the bare bones. This is generally done during major renovations and an example of this would be removing all bathroom fixtures and fittings so that it is a bare shell.

Protector Demolishers can demolish and remove the following things amongst others:

Sheds, garages, and carports
Decks
Home extensions
Roofed structures such as gazebos and patios
Retaining walls
Paths
Pools and pool surrounds
Verandas
Steps
The home itself

Contact us today for an obligation free quote!

011 794 5109 Ext 3.
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04/08/2015

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22/07/2015

DEMOLITION FUN FACT!

The Wrecking Ball!

A wrecking ball is a heavy steel ball, usually hung from a crane, that is used for demolishing large buildings. It was most commonly in use during the 1950s and 1960s. Several wrecking companies claim to have invented the wrecking ball. An early documented use was in the breaking up of the SS Great Eastern in 1888-1889, by Henry Bath and Co, at Rock Ferry on the river Mersey.

In 1999, the wrecking ball was described as "one of the most common forms of large-scale coarse demolition." Although the wrecking ball is still the most efficient way to raze a concrete frame structure, its use is decreasing. With the invention of hydraulic excavators and other machinery, the wrecking ball has become less common at demolition sites as its working efficiency is less than that of high reach excavators.

15/07/2015

We are a preferred subcontractor within the
residential and commercial industry sectors and
offer a diverse range of demolition services that
include but are not limited to:

• Acquiring of demolition and heritage permits.

• Demolition of residential and commercial
buildings.

• Soft stripping and internal demolition.
(white box specifications)

• Deconstruction (salvaging) of building
components, specifically for re-use, recycling and
waste management, meeting Green Star rating
requirements.

• Reclamation of scrap steel metal.

• Asbestos abatement and demolition, including
disposal of hazardous materials.

• Tree felling, site preparation and clearance.

• Rubble removal and disposal of demolition debris.

• Civil and earthworks.

14/07/2015

DEMOLITION FUN FACT!

The Tallest demolished building in the world is...

The Singer Building, New York City.

Height: 612 feet, 47 stories

Completed: 1908

Demolished: 1968 – to make way for One Liberty Plaza.

Interesting fact: For a very brief period, the Singer Building was the tallest building in the world, until 1909 when it was surpassed by the Metropolitan Life Tower.

14/07/2015

Our fleet of demolition equipment consists of tipper vehicles, excavators with specialized demolition attachments and machinery that enables us to carry
out projects on any scale!

Contact us today on 011 794 5109 ext 3 for quotes.

06/07/2015