Here is what to know about concrete cutting before you get started.
It’s no fun when you have to break up concrete. The process can take a while to finish, and a lot can go wrong if it’s not done properly. However, you can’t delay getting concrete structures broken up once their lifespans are over. To be as safe as you can, you should understand a few things before you begin the cutting process. Here is what to know about concrete cutting before you get started.
Talk to Utility Companies
Before you begin concrete cutting, you should contact all of your utilities, including hydro, gas, and electrical. You should also check your structures and be sure that there aren’t any wires or pipes underneath them. If you were to cause damage to these pipes or wires in the midst of cutting, it could result in serious damage, both to yourself and to your utilities. Checking if everything is safe ahead of time makes it much less likely for injuries to occur, and it helps the process run more smoothly.
Keep Your Property Protected
If you’re getting concrete broken up inside, keeping your property protected is crucial. When concrete gets smashed with various tools, shards of it can be sent into the air like projectiles, which can cause damage to parts of your building if you don’t take precautions.
Because of this, take some time to cover parts of your building with sheets of plastic or plywood. It’s also best if you cover the slabs of concrete you have so that fragments can be contained more easily.
Don’t Work Alone
Breaking up concrete can be a dangerous undertaking. There are many strong power tools that get used, and they can cause injuries if they are not used correctly. Just one cut at a bad angle can result in people getting injured, and the fumes that these tools produce can be hazardous as well. Therefore, you want someone nearby who can provide urgent help if you ever need it.
Bring in the Help of a Professional Concrete Cutting Company
Breaking up concrete can be a much bigger hassle without the expertise on how to do it effectively and safely. Because of this, hiring a concrete cutting company can be a wise investment. They know everything that needs to be done to make sure a cutting project is done successfully. Just be sure you pick a company that has positive reviews from past clients to be sure you get services from a dependable company.
Concrete Visions Will Get The Job Done Right
Concrete Visions has been working with clients for over 25 years. Our G&M Services installers are certified with the industry’s major firestop product manufacturers. As part of our firestop service, we can assess abnormal field conditions and, with the manufacturer’s technical support assistance, provide engineering judgments in a timely fashion to comply with contract specifications. Our Field Mechanics undergo ongoing training, including mandatory monthly safety meetings, weekly Toolbox Talks where safety and equipment information is shred, and trainings on safe work standards and safety best practices.