Concrete Renovation: Understanding the Different Cutting Options

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Concrete Renovation: Understanding the Different Cutting Options

29 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog


Concrete cutting is often an important process for proper renovation of pertinent services. As suggested, the task involves using special blades, usually with heavy-duty diamonds, to make cuts on a cured concrete surface or structure. There are different forms of sawing that you can perform in your property, depending on your renovation requirements. Here are the crucial ones that you should understand before starting your project.

Flat Concrete Sawing

Flat sawing is a concrete cutting technique designed to make cuts on regular horizontal surfaces such as the driveway, sidewalks, floor slabs and even concrete floor slabs. This method is ideal if you are interested in making some modifications such as removing parts of the damaged surface, creating trenches for new structures or even cutting off a section you plan to demolish. Flat sawing is typically done using a walk-behind concrete cutter or similar equipment.

Wall Cutting

If you would like to improve horizontal surfaces, you will need to perform the wall sawing process. This concrete cutting technique is useful for creating new openings in an existing structure. These openings can be used for windows and doors, or you can cut the concrete to mark off an area you plan to completely demolish. Wall cutting is typically performed using a circular blade; this is mounted on a strong track attached to the structure.

Hand Sawing

Most concrete cutters are generally large because this improves sawing power and efficiency during the project. Unfortunately, there are some renovation tasks that require a small and portable tool. As implied, hand sawing uses a strong circular blade which is attached to handheld equipment powered by gas or electricity. If you need portability or are dealing with difficult flush or corner cuts, choose the hand sawing technique.

Concrete Core Drilling

The core drilling method is used to create circular holes into the concrete block. The diameter can vary widely, depending on the potential application of this modification. Often, the method is used to create an opening for installing electrical, plumbing or data cables within concrete floor slabs, walls and even ceilings.. The holes can also be used to install concrete anchors and new dowels. In addition, property owners can obtain samples of the concrete material and engage a laboratory for testing.

In ideal circumstances, you can perform the cutting tasks for your concrete improvement project. However, if the area to be covered is relatively large or the cuts could affect the structural integrity of your buildings, consider engaging an experienced and licensed concrete cutting contractor.