Stunning video demonstrates complex nature of stack deconstruction.
They are among the tallest man-made structures in the world. As a result, chimneys and smokestacks present a challenge to even the most experienced demolition contractor.
This great video – we think it’s from Germany – gives a previously unseen insight into the delicate art of chimney deconstruction from the hot cutting of the steel lining to the breaking of the stack’s outer surface using a hydraulic breaker mounted to ensure that debris falls inwards into the chimney.
Check it out: