Basic Steps of Cutting an Removing Concrete
Cutting and removing concrete would sound like a very formidable task to do. This is true especially with those involving street pavement being broken and demolished to give way to new concrete pavement. These kinds of construction jobs are usually done by big-time contractors. But as uncommon as concrete removal may look in the domestic sense, there are actually many household situations where we may find ourselves being confronted by a need to cut and remove concrete. Below you will find the basic steps in the concrete removal and cutting job.
Prepare The Site
Concrete cutting and removal are difficult if the surface is dirty and congested. If there are clutters restricting the movement of workers, ensure that the site is cleared of these barriers to movement. It is also important that items that may be damaged by dust or by chipped concrete fragments during cutting are covered with protective mats or sacks. Check also that the passageway for moving the rubbles is clear when the broken concrete is removed from the site.
Lay Out The Area
Establish the demarcation enclosure using a straight-edge piece of wood long enough for the purpose. Use colored chalks in lay-outing and make sure that the line marks are wider and will be readable enough even from a distance.
Breaking The Concrete
After the line cut is completed, position the jackhammer to break the concrete starting from an inside corner of the line-enclosed slab. Put the jackhammer on and let it break the concrete. You don’t need to push down on the jackhammer as its weight and movement are enough to break the concrete. You may need to remove the first few broken pieces right away to make room for the next pieces to fall off. You will find that after the first piece is broken, the next one comes off so easily.
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