Concrete Sawing And Its Different Types

Concrete, on its hardened nature, is considered as one of the toughest materials here on Earth.

However, with specialized cutting tools, concrete can be cut into pieces. Mostly done by professionals experience concrete sawing services, there are several kinds of concrete sawing.

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Methods of Concrete Sawing

  1. Dry Sawing

This concrete sawing technique is more commonly used for outdoor projects. This is because it produces lots of dust as it cut through concrete.

Most saw used for dry cutting is made up of diamonds in order to keep it cool even without water. It also contributes to the reduction of dust build-up.

The professional cutter also makes tiny, brisk cuts that gradually becomes deeper in order to further prevent the blade from heating.

  1. Wet Sawing

An environment-friendlier alternative to dry sawing, wet sawing makes use of moisture. Due to the use of water, there is less dust produce while cutting, which means that it also reduces the risk of health problems in workers.

In addition, since water is involved, wet sawing ensures that the blade of the saw is lubricated and kept cool allowing for increased duration of cutting times without rest as well as increasing the lifespan of the blade.

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Types of Concrete Saws

  1. Floor Saw

This kind of cutting is used to cut through the flat surfaces such as concrete pavements, decks, roads, slabs, and bridges. Also, this equipment allows you to cut in awkward sizes and shapes in concrete surfaces.

The main advantage of this concrete sawing is to leave the remaining concrete surface completely undisturbed and more commonly used in work for trenching, joints and demolition.

  1. Wall Saw

This one deals with the vertical concrete structures such as the walls in the building. Also called the track saws, this kind of concrete saw is mostly to create opening in buildings to include ventilation ducts, windows, and doors.

The saw used for wall sawing utilizes high-quality diamond blades that help achieve the minimum level of friction when it cuts on walls. These saws are also secured onto the target with a track-mounted system, cutting accurately and cleanly.

  1. Wire Saw

Used for creating precise cuts in reinforced concrete and steel, the wire saw is the kind you need to cut through various kinds of structures of all shapes and sizes.

Wire saws use diamond embedded cables to cut through these hard surfaces while minimizing wastage in the process. In addition, wire saws allow cutting with minimal vibration, so it does not create any cracks around the cuts and openings.

  1. Ring Saw

Ring sawing is more common for medium and small-sized concrete projects. Quite similar to chainsawing, ring sawing helps create holes in tightly confined spaces with accuracy, preventing overcut or damage on the concrete surface.

In general, ring saws are handheld so they are easier to use in hard to reach areas and confined spaces. Ring saws can easily cut through hard surfaces like stone, granite, marble, acrylic, and glass.

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