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| Mini track with a breaker attachment |
The demolition work on the top floor is progressing well. Many of the walls have been removed by a machine called a mini track loader. The contractor is using two of these to make the demolition very efficient. For this job this machine has a jack hammer (breaker) attachment; this allows the operator to use the machine to maneuver the breaker in several directions. Additionally the track loader can have a bucket attachment to move debris to the out loading point. The contractor is also using a “demo saw” this allows the worker to cut through plaster and metal very quickly.
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| Worker cutting part of the ceiling with a demo saw. |
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| Top floor outloading point |
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| Asbestos containment |
The abatement work continues on the main floor, the contractor has to create small rooms (containments) using plastic sheeting; the workers in these small rooms wear protective clothing and respirators while removing the asbestos material. The asbestos is removed, bagged and properly taken from the building for disposal in a special land fill. After this step is complete the contractor will begin removing the floor tile and disposing of that in a similar manner.
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| Looking east from room 202 to 201 |
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| Top floor hallway looking south. |
The demolition work on the top floor is progressing well. Many of the walls have been removed by a machine called a mini track loader. The contractor is using two of these to make the demolition very efficient. For this job this machine has a jack hammer (breaker) attachment; this allows the operator to use the machine to maneuver the breaker in several directions. Additionally the track loader can have a bucket attachment to move debris to the out loading point. The contractor is also using a “demo saw” this allows the worker to cut through plaster and metal very quickly. 
Very interesting,thanks for posting pictures. I especially like the long shots to give me an idea of how much has changed.
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, Can't imagine how it will look in the end.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the pictures in blog.. I enjoy looking at your blog..
Diana