DIY vs Hiring a Concrete Cutting Service – including a Step by Step Guide

There is a vast variety of concrete saws and equipment that can be hired to do that pesky DIY project that you have always wanted to get done. But when should you hire a professional and when should you just give it a crack? To do your concrete cutting or core drilling job properly and on budget you will need: the right equipment, the right type – wet or dry, the right protection for yourself and the environment, the right skills and the right value for money. There is lots to consider, but if you read on and follow this step by step guide we can explore this in a little more detail.

Step 1.Choose the right equipment: For gener slab cutting Brisbane you will need a Floor Saw or Kwik Cut Saw (Hand Saw). This process is used when reasonably level and flat surfaces have to be cut and includes cutting through reinforced concrete, precast concrete, and other structural materials.

These surfaces include floors, roofs, bridge decks and suspended slabs. The surfaces are usually cut to provide expansion joints, to make openings for ducts, elevators, stairwells, machine pads, trenching and for demolition purposes.

For wall sawing Brisbane you will need a Kwik Cut Saw (Hand Saw) or Ring Saw. This process is used for the cutting of openings in vertical surfaces and surfaces with slopes so great that floor saws cannot be used.

These surfaces are usually cut to provide for doors, windows, vaults, silos, chests, foundations, ducts or large diameter pipes, or to remove part or all of existing walls. For core drilling Brisbane through a floor or wall you will need a core drill. Core drills can usually drill holes from 25mm dia – 660mm dia. This process is used for the drilling of circular holes in reinforced concrete, precast concrete, asphalt, brick, cinderblock and other structural materials. Usually the holes are made for electrical, plumbing, heating, sewer and sprinkler installations. Other applications include holes to anchor bolts or lifting rods, to place explosive charges, to install load carrying devices, or for analysis of the structure of the rock.

Step 2. Wet or Dry cutting? I don’t mean to scare you here, but cutting concrete can be very messy. You can probably figure out that the dry cutting means cutting without water and should be less messy… hmm not so sure. Cutting without water means dust and lots of it. Very messy, minute particles of concrete will billow into a thick cloud of grey concrete dust or red brick dust and coat everything nearby you own. Personally I prefer the wet cutting machines. Even though the mess is wet grey or red slurry, it is much easier to clean up all the mess with a wetvac (wet and dry vacuum cleaner) and a wipe over with a damp cloth. Dust on the other hand can get absolutely everywhere.

Step 3. Protect yourself and the environment. Basic safety equipment you will need include goggles, ear plugs, safety boots/steel capped gumboots and gloves. If you have chosen a dry cutting machine you will also need to work with a dust mask on to protect your lungs, and sun protection and long sleeves if you are working outside.

Cutting concrete can be very noisy so be mindful of neighbors and nearby businesses in case of noise pollution and air pollution. Think about what is below you if you are cutting on a floor higher than ground floor. Sadly I have heard of some terrible injuries because of falling cores and no safety barriers. Protect the environment with plastic sheeting, extraction fans and a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. In many countries, letting waste such as concrete slurry go down the drain is against the law and you will be fined.

Step 4. Check if you have the right skills. There are many dangers associated with concrete cutting equipment. Even though this equipment can be readily hired, this equipment should only be operated by experienced personnel. You won’t need to google ‘saw injuries’ to imagine the dangers of operating such powerful equipment without the right know how and strength.

Step 5. Check out the cost. Believe it or not the cost to hire a skilled professional who has all the equipment needed and can get the job done with minimal fuss, is often not much more than hiring the equipment yourself. Aside from the safety risk, mistakes in concrete are expensive if you get it wrong. Before you go ahead with the hire, at least get an idea of price from a professional by obtaining a quote.

For example you may be surprised to know that at elliottandfyfe.com.au you can hire a Brisbane concrete cutting operator to do a basic job for about $150.00. That’s hardly more than the cost of hiring the concrete cutting equipment, and comes with a skilled operator to do the hard work. Might just be worth the call?

Shaun McCabe Elliott and Fyfe Concrete Cutting Service – Brisbane. For an obligation free quote on any job call 07 3806 9100 or 0411 554 737.

Since 1994 Northern Suburbs League Club has been Mackay’s friendliest and most affordable location for great food, fun gaming, excellent company and weekly live entertainment. With membership available for only $5 for adults and $2.75 for pensioners it offers excellent value for money whether you are eating, enjoying the pokies or listening to one of the clubs regular live bands.

There is an excellent range of gaming options so if you enjoy pokie machines, poker with your mates, or trying your luck at Kino you can do it all at the Northern Suburbs League Club. Saturday and Friday nights at the club feature regular popular live local bands and entertainers along with great food and drink specials. For those members who may not have access to transport getting to the club isn’t a problem. A courtesy bus for members is run almost all days subject to conditions.

Discover more about why over 3,500 people have already joined Northern Suburbs League Club below.

Eating Options at North Suburbs League Club

People might join Northern Suburbs League Club for the company and to support their club but many stay for the food. The food at Northern Suburbs League Club is delicious, includes generous serving sizes and won’t break the bank. Special meal deals are run each month which include additional extras that provide even better value.

Popular regular special meals include Thursdays special steak dinner for only $14.95, Fish Friday for lunch and breakfast, the Club’s Cavery Sunday meal which includes a free glass of wine, beer or your favorite soft drink and Saturdays Vegas meal deal which includes dinner and a free $5 pokie money. Kino lovers won’t want to miss the free $1 quick pick that is provided with every steak meal purchased on Tuesday steak night. The club also runs happy hour from 4pm – 6pm weekdays with great prices on drinks.

Gaming at Norths Mackay features a great range of gaming options including pokies, keno, bingo, raffles and poker. The clubs popular pokie machines are available for use by the members any day of the week. In July the Club is running its highly popular meal deal vouchers. For every $75 payout on the pokie’s member receive a free meal deal voucher which is redeemable for lunch or dinner on Wednesday and Saturday. Saturday afternoon also features the clubs meat tray raffle from 12 – 2pm.

Other regular gaming options include; Friday morning Bingo from 9.30 am – 11.30 am, Spin the Wheel is on Wednesday night from 7pm – 8pm. For members who have missed on their TAB winners, there is the lucky loser draw on Saturday from 1pm – 3pm and a mega multi raffle on Friday evening. For members who favour poker there is the opportunity to take part in the Tuesdays 888 poker league which runs from 7.30pm onwards. Finally Sunday features the Red Hot triple reward points for those members who enjoy trying their luck on the clubs pokie machines.

Weekly Entertainment at Northern Suburbs League Club

Gaming, food and good company are not the only attractions available at Northern Suburbs League club. No evening out is complete without some good live music at the Club features acts each week. Live music usually available on either Saturday or Friday evening at the club. With popular favourites like Al’s Rock & Roll, Cameron Cusak and Warren Kearney Northern Suburbs League Club is a great place to kick back, enjoy a drink and listen to some great tunes.

Special Birthday Draw

Finally when you join the Northern Suburbs League Club at reception be sure to ask about the special birthday offer. Every member of Northern Suburbs League Club is entered into a special $1,000 prize draw during their birthday month. The draw takes place on the last Thursday of each month. All members are also eligible for one free birthday meal as a way of saying thanks for being supporting the Northern Suburbs League Club.

Finding out more about Northern Suburbs League Club

If you want to find out more about the Northern Suburbs Club or have questions about membership you can contact the club manager Wayne Percy by telephone or complete the email form which can be found on the clubs website. Alternatively visit reception at the club and they can answer any questions you may have or provide you with membership forms.

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