DECONSTRUCTION APPRAISALS

Deconstruction is the process of carefully dismantling a building to salvage its components for reuse and recycling. Whereas traditional demolition is highly mechanized, capital intensive, and waste-generating; deconstruction is labor intensive, low-tech, and environmentally sound. Deconstruction transforms a quick-and-dirty chore into an undertaking that supports community development with environmental, economic, and social benefits... Re-using highly demanded vintage and thrift building materials for use in remodeling projects as well as new construction; certain building materials possess strong market appeal and value... Conserving energy and natural resources; the repurposing of these materials means the natural resources, labor hours and energy (i.e. electricity) invested in their creation are also salvaged from landfills.

Primary location: Houston United States