How to Find Where is Safe to Drill Through a Concrete Wall

Many of us are privy to a spot of DIY every now and then, but when it comes to drilling holes into walls, holding your breath and hoping for the best is not always the best approach. The main problem is not knowing what is behind the wall or what you are about to drill […]

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The Benefits of Brokk Demolition

Brokk demolition is a robotic demolition method that allows you to break up materials in areas that would otherwise be very difficult to access. It is used for various forms of demolition, including crunching concrete, planing walls and floors, trenching and excavations, and comes with a range of attachments such as hydraulic jaws, loading buckets, […]

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An Overview of Concrete Flooring Options

In both domestic and commercial settings, concrete is a popular flooring choice for many. It’s hard-wearing, cost-effective, easy to maintain and suitable for almost any application, and contrary to popular belief, it can also look great too!  With the right floor preparation and a little forward planning, you can reap the benefits of your concrete […]

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What is Concrete Crunching and When is it Used?

  You might have heard the term ‘concrete crunching’ around, but you may well be left scratching your head as to what it’s all about. This month we’ll be taking a look at what concrete crunching involves, when it is used and the benefits of using it. What is concrete crunching and when is it […]

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Health and Safety in the Construction Industry

  Working in the construction industry can be a rather risky business, which is why there is such a huge emphasis on following health and safety regulations that are applicable to your industry. The type of jobs required by construction workers naturally come with higher risks. Let’s take a look at some of these risks […]

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Advantages of Diamond Drilling and Cutting Methods

  Diamond drilling is a popular means for providing effective hole cutting within the construction and industrial sectors. Carbide and high speed steel drilling are alternatives to diamond drilling, however, they have never managed to match the popularity of diamond drilling. Diamond is the hardest substance known to mankind, therefore, drills fitted with diamond heads […]

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Concrete Drilling Guide – Part 2

  In our Concrete Drilling Guide Part 1, we discussed the differences between working with reinforced and non-reinforced concrete. This month, we’re following this up with a part 2 where we’re going to be looking even further into the different types of concrete, their strengths and how this can all affect the drilling process.   […]

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An Overview of Wall and Floor Chasing

  Concrete chasing is a technique employed for cutting neat channels in masonry or concrete structures known as chases. A chase is created using a hand-held power grinder that has a diamond blade. The process involves cutting two slots to a precise depth and width, then the concrete centre piece gets removed using a small […]

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What is Concrete Bursting?

Concrete bursting, also known as hydraulic bursting, is a controlled method of demolition to separate large concrete structures into more manageable pieces. It is considered one of the safest and most efficient methods of removing mass concrete or brickwork, such as foundations, pillars and concrete walls. How Does Concrete Bursting Work? The technique uses a […]

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Tips on Concrete Sawing

Concrete can be a god send when you need a resilient, strong and weather resistant material. However, when the time comes to replace it, remove it or repair it, it suddenly becomes your arch enemy! The thought of having to cut concrete yourself can be rather daunting, as it takes a certain skillset to be […]

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