DeConstruction Volunteers
DeCon volunteers perform partial and full-house deconstructions. The objective is to salvage usable materials such as hardwood floors, cabinets, plumbing hardware, architectural elements, doors, windows, and lumber.
This is done for two reasons:
- Salvaging provides inventory the Habitat Wake Restore. (look for the orange tags)
- Saving from demolition puts less waste in local landfills
Pictured above are DeCon's "Nail Kickers."
Be a Habitat DeCon Volunteer
Working on a DeCon crew is a great stress reliever -- there are no measurement and the primary tool is a crowbar! You can learn valuable techniques for properly disassembling homes while preserving vintage materials and diverting waste from local landfills. Pictured at right is a crew from The Redwoods Group.
We deconstruct houses year-round and organize DeCon crews for Fridays and Saturdays. (More Details.) Sign up anytime. Contact our Volunteer Services Manager at 919.833.1999 x 223, volunteer@habitatwake.org or sign up online by clicking on either link below:
Get a Quote for a DeCon Project
If you have a home that is slated for demolition or are planning a remodeling project and would like to arrange for a crew to perform a deconstruction, please contact our DeConstruction Program Manager, Joel Lubell, at 919.264.0032 or decon@habitatwake.org. Make sure to see our Frequently Asked Questions.
