Best way to demo this brick?

[ryanjg117]

Drywall is up and I'm calling this project "done" for now. Not striving for perfection here as this basement will see a remodel within the next two years. Eventually I'll:

* Replace the hideous commercial ceiling tiles and fluorescent lighting by taking the T&G siding from the walls, refinishing them much lighter, and putting on the ceiling with recessed can lights

* Removing drywall and adding 2" of depth to the studs so I can fit thicker insulation.

* Making some electrical improvements while the walls are open.

* Installing a small heat pump for just this basement space

* Vinyl plank floors with a good vape barrier on the slab

* Self closing fire door for the garage

* Etc

Off to load up my Bagster!

 

[Bob D.]

"Off to load up my Bagster!"

I'm interested to know how that works out.

Good luck with your project.

 

[ryanjg117]

"Off to load up my Bagster!"

I'm interested to know how that works out.

Bob, because you asked:
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Note to self - next time have the bagster ready to go, before you start your project.

 

[Bob D.]

Thanks. Got it all in one load huh? Great.

Now that it's done do you feel that was the easiest method of disposal and though not the least expensive turned out to be a good value for what you got?

I have no connection to WM so it makes no difference to me, just curious if you would go that route again for a job with this volume of debris.

 

[ryanjg117]

I have no connection to WM so it makes no difference to me, just curious if you would go that route again for a job with this volume of debris.

Got it in one load. The pickup guy was great since he technically probably could have refused to pickup due to some... dumb moves on my part. I stupidly put the Bagster right underneath our power lines. We have overhead power lines, about 20 feet off the ground so I figured clearance wouldn't be a problem but these boom trucks are BIG.

Here's a video of this technical achievement - sped up 3x to keep it exciting:
Warning - turn down headphones before clicking link!https://photos.app.goo.gl/yVDDrjpXY1RVfPKW9

Was it worth it? With no luck getting rid of it for free, and no way to really re-use it, I think this is the best option. Dump fees at  transfer stations in my area are around $150 per ton, and this was probably over that. One option I probably could have explored a bit more is dropping it off at a concrete or masonry quarry/yard. Cadman operates a yard about 60 miles from here where I could have dumped it at no cost, but only if making a purchase. That's a long haul for me, plus I'd have to rent a trailer.

Will definitely use Bagster when the time comes to do more big demo projects in the house.

 

[Michael Kellough]

[member=51886]ryanjg117[/member]  looks like the air would smell nice at your place!