Concrete Demolition

Given most structures and job sites are filled with concrete, demolition contractors require multiple "tools in their tool box" to effectively deal with the material.  Successful demolition is definitely more than a one size fits all solution and experienced contractors have a range of techniques in their bag of tricks to effectively break concrete on time, on budget and safely.

There are a number of ways to break, dismantle and remove concrete.  Choosing the optimal method depends on the specifics of the project, work environment, equipment available, budget and time considerations.

Traditional Approaches

Using equipment like a jackhammer is common, but this technique is a slow, expensive, messy and labour-intensive process.  Jackhammers and other traditional demolition techniques tend to shake the surrounding area up pretty badly and may pose an unacceptable level of noise and dust.

Using Dexpan for Concrete Demolition

Dexpan non-explosive demolition agent/expansive grout is an alternative to jackhammers or blasting, especially on sites with noise, dust, vibration or safety concerns.  Dexpan is an ideal solution in projects with confined spaces, difficult to access areas preventing use of heavy equipment or when blasting or explosives may not be a viable option due to noise, dust, permit, licensing or safety issues.  

What is Dexpan?  How Does Dexpan Work?

Dexpan is a powder when mixed with water and poured into pre-drilled holes generates an incredible 18,000 PSI expansive force to break the strongest concrete or reinforced concrete safely and cost effectively with no noise, vibration or dust.

Benefits of Using Dexpan to Break Concrete

Dexpan non-explosive demolition agent has a number of potential benefits:
- No noise, dust, explosions, ground vibrations or shock waves.
- Easily breaks reinforced concrete and all types of stone and boulders into more manageable sizes and shapes making clean-up and removal easier and less expensive.
- Safer than blasting with no explosives, flying debris, toxic gases or compounds.
- No expensive machinery rental costs
- Reduced wear and tear on equipment lowering maintenance, repair and replacement costs
- Easy to use, store and transport.  
- No special licenses, permits, training, certifications, high secured storage, special shipping or insurance
- Provides a demolition solution in sensitive areas such as schools, hospitals, airports, heritage buildings, underwater or ecologically fragile areas

Dexpan is used by demolition, drilling and blasting contractors, excavation and mining companies, municipalities, utilities and even on DIY projects when noise, ground vibration, air blasts, dust or toxic compounds are unacceptable.  Dexpan can do the job larger machinery or blasting can’t.  

Breaking concrete, reinforced concrete, rocks or boulders using Dexpan is quiet, safe, clean, controllable and cost effective.