WHAT IS CONCRETE DRILLING?
Concrete or core drilling, as it is also known, is the process of drilling exact holes in concrete floors, walls, asphalt, cinder-block, and soil. Drilling in concrete is high in demand because it offers solutions for many construction problems. Before we drill a hole we need to know the aggregate composition of the concrete and whether or not rebar or post tension cables are present. At Concut Concrete Cutting Services we use GROUND PENETRATING RADAR (GPR) to determine what obstructions if any could be encountered. Some concrete is harder than others which makes it more difficult to drill through. Concrete that contains limestone, slag, and coral are somewhat soft and easier to drill. Concrete mixed with river gravel or quartz is of medium difficulty to drill. Flint or granite aggregate is among the most difficult to drill because of its hardness. Concut Concrete professionals use diamond tipped core drills as small as 1/2″ up to 60″ in diameter.
Reasons for hiring a skilled and professional concrete drilling company
- Manholes need to be drilled before the asphalt is paved.
- After the cement for curbs and sidewalks dries, a section of the sidewalk is cut and removed, allowing access to install a downspout. A 3 1/2 inch hole is then drilled into the side of the curb. The downspout is installed and the concrete replaced.
- Holes for utilities need to be drilled. Such as phone lines, electrical lines, etc.
- Toilet drains need to be drilled
- Dowels
- Culverts
- Expert in drilling in limited spaces including the ceiling
- Able to drill through very hard surfaces
- Drill without compromising the structural integrity of the concrete or adjacent areas
- To obtain analysis of the concrete to determine what diamond tipped drill should be utilized
Instead of placing your drilling projects in the hands of those with limited experience, let CONCUT CUTTING SERVICES assist you with your concrete cutting and drilling needs. With no job too big or too small, Concut Cutting Services is leading the way in ground-breaking methods of concrete drilling and sawing.
For more information about who we are and what we can do for your drilling and cutting needs, CONTACT US today. We look forward to working with you!
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