4 Things to Know About Concrete Hand Sawing

When it comes to construction and home improvement, property owners often know the what, but not the why to specific procedures being performed outside or inside the building.

Before hiring any contractor to perform work on your home or business, it is best to ask a lot of questions and find out the reasons for their construction methods. This way if anything goes wrong, you’ll have a better understanding of how to work with a contractor to solve the problem. You’ll also be more prepared for any possible issues that can occur prior to the launching the project. In the case of concrete handheld sawing , below are a few key items that will interest you. Read through the items below and contact Cobra Concrete if you have any further questions.

One of the hazards associated with concrete sawing is not knowing what is on the inside of the slab. Whether the concrete is standing vertical or lying flat on the ground, the blade cutting through the concrete could strike something that is positioned against (or in some cases inside) the thick wall or floor. Some of these items may include:

• Plumbing and iron pipes
• Electrical wiring
• Insulation
• Nails and fasteners
• Foreign objects
• Concrete wiring

Cobra Concrete utilized Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to mark where any objects may lie beneath the surface. By inspecting your area first, Cobra will be able to identify the hazards and avoid them.

Concrete Handheld sawing should only be performed by trained, certified specialists who have years of experience in the industry. Although the procedure is safe, it is only safe in  controlled work environments. Therefore, you should never arrive on-site unannounced. While on-site, make sure you are wearing the proper clothing.

Contrary to popular belief, concrete does not merely dry; it cures. By curing, it seals itself and become both water and air proof throughout the layer. On average it takes roughly 30 days for concrete to fully cure. If you’re planning to hire a company to cut through the concrete, then you need to wait at least a month. Cutting into concrete that is not fully cured can create long-term problems.

If you are looking for a concrete handheld sawing contractor in Arlington Heights, Chicago, or the surrounding Illinois area, Contact Cobra Concrete . We provide a wide range of concrete sawing and cutting services for both residential and commercial properties.