Concrete Drilling and Sawing: Guidelines for Best Practices
Most construction projects are built with concrete. Working with concrete can be difficult, especially when you need to cut, drill, or saw it for adjustments. The appropriate timing to drill and saw-cut concrete is critical to the effective completion of such undertakings. So, how do such contractors determine whether to drill or saw concrete? Let's look at the specifics of concrete cutting and drilling and when to use them: Concrete Drilling Core drilling is a necessary process when precise, round diameter cuts are required . Concrete drilling is common in plumbing systems, HVAC, and electrical systems. This involves waiting at least three days before drilling. Typical uses requiring concrete drilling include: Construction of sewer and floor drains Electrical, phone, fiber optic, and cable openings HVAC vacancies Anchor holes and railings Bulk analysis Concrete drilling...