i want to tear down an old shed..How do i do it? it is quite large. and pretty sturdy. How do i get the walls down? i can't burn it, i live in town. Any ideas other then hire someone?
2006-06-08 08:25:46 · 9 answers · asked by kate 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
well, i don't think i can get a car back there. And even if i could, i don't think that would work. Maybe if i wanted to tear the engine in my car up.
2006-06-08 08:31:37 · update #1
ok,,looks tough..I think i will have to go with hiring someone..didn't realize how much was involved..But the shed is still good. The doors are off, maybe i'll just put the doors back on and forget about it..
2006-06-08 08:43:56 · update #2
Run an add in the paper. shed free for the taking. many many contractors and people will come out and take it as is or tear it down for the lumber. if its in halfway good shape or some nice old lumber, who knows they might even pay you.
2006-06-08 08:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by home improvement at its best 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Out here in the country you can always find someone to tear down a shed/barn/house just for the materials. You might put a small ad in the local newspaper and see if it generates any interest.
2006-06-08 15:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut and remove the roof in sections. Then it's just a matter of running a sawzall through the walls to remove in sections that are easily handled. Once you get to the last wall, push it so that it falls in towards the foundation and cut it up. I've demo-ed a lot of structures and that is what works, whether it is a shed, garage or house.
2006-06-08 15:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by BearDown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by taking any glass off windows ,doors, check te see if any electrical wiring is around then start by taking roof off first then take outside sheeting and finally take apart frame work it's either that or you can call me I'm a general contractor even though I wanted to be a gynecologist I found out that even God has a picular sense of humor!! Good luck
2006-06-08 15:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by the_bluewave_runner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to discovery.com or one of the other home show channel websites. I just saw one of these programs last weekend and they were doing exactly what you are asking about - tearing down a shed!! It might of been lifetimetv.com too - check em out you might find exactly what you are looking for. And dont hook the shed up to your car - thats asking for trouble!
2006-06-08 15:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by cowpies 'n cream 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tie a rope to your car on a solid place and to one of the main support beams on the shed... then drive away
make sure your rope is strong!
susan
2006-06-08 15:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by notfromaround_here 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check news paper for handy man help. you tear down starting at the top and work your way down.
2006-06-08 15:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_outdoors_enclosures/article/0,1797,HGTV_3756_1398393,00.html
Tear Down This Shed...GR8 site...step by step
2006-06-08 15:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by sadie_oyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to ask around in your town, someone might come take it down for you if they can reuse it. its worth a try.
2006-06-08 15:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by baseballmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋