Definitions: P - Demolition

pinch bar

A pinch bar is a steel bar with a chisel point on one end and pry wedge on the other end. The pinch bar is used to lift, pry or move heavy objects and in demolition tasks.

References - pinch bar

See the following for additional pinch bar information:

• Where Asbestos Hazards May Be Found In The Home United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Green Building Products, 3rd Edition: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials-3rd Edition ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning); 1 edition, October 2009, International Code Council, ISBN 1435400631
• Elements of Energy Efficient House United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Comparison Of the HERS Reference Home, HERS Rated Home & ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Fundamentals of Residential Construction Wiley; 2 edition, February 2006, Edward Allen, Rob Thallon, ISBN 471681792

Service Professionals that can help with pinch bar issues

• General Contractor
• Handy Person
• Demolition Laborer
• Hauler
• Asbestos Consulting and Testing

Common projects involving pinch bar

• Remodel Home
• Remodel Kitchen
• Remodel Bathroom

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