Deconstruction New Orleans: From Waste to Wealth

Deconstruction New Orleans: From Waste to Wealth Photo Gallery


Taking down a wall Taking down an entire wall, or panelization is an effective way to safely deconstruct the remaining supports of a structure. Once the panel is down, workers can easily salvage reusable wood and lumber.	Reusable bricks for sale One man's waste is another's livlihood. Reselling bricks can be a profitable business.
Green Collar Jobs A healthy deconstruction industry in New Orleans will add well paying and meaningful "Green Collar" jobs to the local economy.	Salvaged Lumber Lumber like this can be cut and used to build another house.
Items of historic value Details like these shutters can add historic flare to a new or renovated home.	Piling reusable wood Workers add to a pile of wood on a deconstruction work site.
Deconstruction workers Safety standards are important on deconstruction sites.	Mid-Deconstruction If these walls could talk, they would not want to end up in a landfill.
Salvaged assets JDeconstruction benefits: jobs, workforce training, affordable salvaged building products, environmental sustainability, and preservation