"Dug" wrote in message
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A question for anyone with knowledge of either 1960's build concrete
garages or mini excavators and breaker attachments. I have a little
weekend project to safely bring down a garage like the one in this
link:-

http://www.wessex-concrete-sectional-garages.co.uk/

I have 2 main areas of query:-

1. I know it is made from concrete panels about 2m tall x 1m wide x
0.03m thick, but that is about it. Are they reinforced? And more
generally does anyone have an idea as to how they are put up and
therefore can safely be demolished?

I had one put up like that in the 1980's. It was bolted together and sat on
a concrete base. It wouldn't require a digger to demolish - just unbolt the
panels. All they are are connected panels. The very old ones had concrete
slats that fitted between uprights. The one I had erected would be a doddle
to take down - without an excavator.

2. The area in which I am working in is restricted and I can only
pull it down from the inside. I want to know if a 1.5 ton machine, with
breaker will be able to handle it? I should be able to get decent
purchase on the top of the section with the bucket and lever the panels
down, but ultimately the answer to this one may rely on whether the
concrete sections are reinforced. If they are reinforced they will be a
real pig to move.
I am sure the 3 ton machine would be capable of demolishing both the
garage and the base, but it would obviously cost more to hire and would
be a bit of a squeeze in the driveway.

What would be the smart excavator choice, based on the info provided?

Not to use an excavator at all.

Any advise on either of the two questions would be welcomed.

Thanks

Dug