Cutting Through Concrete A Viable Alternative To Demolition
In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, there was frenetic building activity in south east Queensland to satisfy the demand for housing and industrial premises as part of the post-war boom. Many commercial buildings used concrete blocks to construct not only the external walls, but also in many cases, the internal walls as well. Now that these buildings are around 50 years old, many of them are being refurbished, and this concrete construction is now a problem, especially with the need to run computer and other electronic cabling throughout the building. Drilling holes through them is noisy and disruptive, but demolishing them is often not an option.
These days, there are much better methods for doing this than getting stuck into a concrete wall with a sledgehammer, although some renovators might find this method a great way to relieve the stress that taking their house apart seems to cause. More modernised machinery is now available for use which is efficient in slicing its way through concrete, permitting things like doorways to be created, or many other possibilities to the initial makeup of the building, and if thinking about Concrete Cutting Brisbane, ensure you use a skilled and experienced operator.
Concrete cutting is best done by experts trained in the use of the specialised equipment now available. These days, there is not a jack hammer to be seen, as the sawing, drilling, breaking and removal of concrete is usually done by special saws that use diamond impregnated blades. This gives a more professional finish, with the concrete feeling smooth to the touch. It also uses water in the cutting process so any dust and associated mess is kept to an absolute minimum.
Utilising this new type of machinery, it is now not only possible but probable that openings can be cut to be used as doorways, windows and many other options in concrete walls, all ranging from 300mm to 610mm in thickness. The saw itself, which attaches to a track on the wall where the cut is to take place, has a huge blade, 76cm in diameter or larger, depending on the requirements of the job. This blade can cut 30cm or more of concrete right through from one side to the other.
It is not the type of equipment that a handyman would be likely to have, nor should it be used by someone unskilled, as it requires an experienced specialist. When considering renovation or even Demolition Brisbane specialists are available to call on with expertise in concrete cutting. As with any specialist work, it is more expensive than a do-it-yourself renovation, but the finished product will be well worth the investment.
With the use of diamond encrusted blades for concrete cutting operators are able to create a professional finish for any demolition or concrete project.
