Assess Structural Components and Complex Features

What happens here

Evaluate all major structural components and complex built-in features to anticipate the level of effort required for demolition. Inspect fireplaces to determine if they are constructed of real brick, extending independently from the basement through all floors and the roof (requiring their own footings), or if they are simpler structures like cinder block facades. Differentiate between actual steel load-bearing beams in the ceiling and purely decorative wood-wrapped elements. This distinction is vital for planning demolition methods and identifying recyclable materials.

Goal: Understand the construction of key structural and decorative elements to anticipate demolition complexity and costs.