If the gazebo is getting on in years and renovation is no longer worthwhile, the only option is often to dismantle the old house. This creates a lot of waste that has to be separated and disposed of professionally. Careful separation is mandatory, otherwise the recycling depots will no longer accept the rubble.
Demolition is often the only option
The wood
Since the planks of the garden house have almost always been painted with wood preservatives, burning them is not a good idea. Since many pollutants would escape into the air, it is prohibited.
First unnail all the wooden parts and then sort them into:
- Class A1: Natural, only mechanically treated wood
- Class A2: Lacquered, painted material
- Class A3: Coated wood
- Class A4: Wood treated with special wood preservatives
Depending on the region, you can take the sorted boards to the recycling center or special landfill. The municipalities provide information on this.
metal parts
You will be amazed at how much metal is produced during dismantling. Be sure to collect this material separately. In some regions, the scrap dealers take the valuable raw material from you and you even get a few euros for it.
The roofing materials
Older garden houses can sometimes still contain asbestos.
- In this case, be sure to protect yourself from direct contact, asbestos is carcinogenic!
- If you have no experience with this material, consult a professional.
- Asbestos must be disposed of separately, seek advice if necessary.
Even the disposal of roofing felt is not always easy. Smaller amounts may be disposed of with household waste. If there are larger lengths, you should roll them up tightly and tie them up. The recycling center then often accepts the waste. If this is not the case, you must bring the roofing felt to the special landfill. There is a charge for disposal here, but it is not too expensive.
tips
If the effort involved in separating waste and taking away the building materials yourself is too high for you, you can rent a construction container. If necessary, you can even have the entire demolition done by a company, which is particularly advisable for old garden houses with asbestos components.