Renovating a Historic Avondale Bungalow: Calculating Demolition Waste & Plaster Weight

## Managing Demolition Waste in Historic Birmingham Homes Avondale, Forest Park, and Highland Park boast incredible historic residential architecture. However, tearing down century-old plaster and lath walls introduces massive weight compared to modern drywall. ### Understanding Plaster vs. Drywall Weight - **Modern Gypsum Drywall**: ~1.5 lbs per square foot. - **Original 3-Coat Horsehair Plaster & Wood Lath**: ~8 to 11 lbs per square foot. - A standard 15x15 historic room stripped down to the studs yields over **6,000 lbs (3 tons)** of dense plaster and masonry debris alone! ### Best Container Sizing for Historic Demo 1. **Choose a 15-Yard or 20-Yard Roll-Off**: Rather than overfilling a massive 30-yard bin and exceeding legal highway weight limits, use a 15 or 20-yard container with a generous base tonnage allowance. 2. **Utilize CoreShield Driveway Planks**: Protect antique brick or concrete driveways with our standard oak runner placement.