Page 34 Fall Home Improvement 2026 Lincoln Daily News were able to haul off most of the concrete in a truck and recycle it for road rock. Another use for the concrete chunks is riprap. When there are washouts in creeks and rivers, the concrete riprap helps prevent further erosion. Riprap can be used for additional support around bridges and culverts, too. Other materials may have salvage value. In an article for people thinking about whether to demolish or salvage a barn, the Masterwork Construction company lists several materials that may be of value. These materials include “hand-hewn or sawn old-growth beams with tight grain and large dimensions and “weathered barn boards with natural patina for décor and custom millwork.” Other items of possible value are, “Original hardware like strap hinges, latches, and square nails, fieldstone or limestone foundations for landscaping or new builds and metal roofing and siding that can be recycled or reused.” It may seem like there is a lot involved in the process of demolition. However, for licensed contractors who have demolished many structures, the process of taking the barn or shed, sorting what can be salvaged or recycled, burying the concrete, filling the dumpster and hauling it off can sometimes be completed in a day. If it is time to have your structure demolished, do your research and get estimates before hiring a contractor. With several in this area, you should be able to find someone to get the job done quickly and efficiently. [Angela Reiners] Sources: Barn Demolition: Easy and Safe Step to Follow Dealing with Debris and Damaged Buildings Disposal Methods Alternatives to Open Dumping Thinking About Barn Demolition or Salvage? Start Here Reiners and Westen Construction 330 2600th Street Emden, IL 62635 Owen Reiners 217-737-9416 H.E. Westen 217-871-5539 Scott Goodman Excavating 612 1400th St, Lincoln, IL 62656 (217)732-8700 Harold Goodman Excavating and Trucking 606 1400th St, Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 732-8683
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