Cobra Concrete Cutting Services : Why Think About Diamond Core Drilling?

There are many secondary considerations and costs associated with a concrete-cutting job that can quickly run up a renovation bill or even put the contractor at risk of endangering the safety of his workers. The integrity of surrounding structures is also a critical factor to consider. If a contractor is trying to keep costs down, he may look at a wall and think he can take a concrete saw or a rotary hammer to it, run his electrical conduits, patch it up, and never think about it again. Unfortunately, this decision dismisses the importance of concrete as a structural component in a pre-existing building.

The problems associated with tackling concrete cutting the so-called cheap way may include excess time, expenses, equipment and consumable costs, and the worst problem on a construction site: safety hazards. When defaulting to a laborer using a rented concrete saw or hammer, immediate expenses are incurred. Without knowing how many hours a worker will take to cut out a piece of concrete, a contractor sets himself up to add hours or days to a tight schedule and a tight budget. Even if a contractor's budget allows for a laborer to spend a lot of time on this task, running a trunk line into a vault to bring power into a building is a task that can't wait. In the unknown time it takes the worker to create an opening large enough for the trunk line to be run, electricians might need to leave the jobsite. Even worse, they might wait on the job and incur thousands of dollars in fees for unexpected delays.

What About Equipment Cost?

The cost in time is enough to set a contractor (not to mention his client!) on edge from the start. A rotary hammer or a concrete saw can be useful for many tasks, but buying one may not be in the budget. Renting this tool might be a cheaper option, but without knowing how long the job might take, even rental fees can become pricey. Cheap blades and bits quickly deteriorate, making new ones necessary and another cost factor. Once the job is completed, the hole will likely require patching before it can be considered complete.

Considering safety around concrete cutting is a must. Concrete demolition creates a risky environment for anyone around. Falling or flying debris can injure a laborer or somebody passing by. Using equipment that causes heavy vibration can damage the structure you are cutting, as well as surrounding structures. Planning a concrete cutting job without using the best available technology or qualified technicians should raise red flags for a contractor concerned with minimizing personal and structural damages.

What Makes Diamond Core Drilling Different?

Diamond core drilling uses a special type of blade that doesn't wear out easily, immediately decreasing the cost of consumables. Without the danger of wearing out, this process provides a clean cut every time and can accommodate just about any size cut. Furthermore, diamond core drilling takes the least amount and produces the least amount of debris. The nature of the diamond core drilling process is relatively quiet, and does not produce structural vibration.

When planning an important cut to a concrete wall or floor, diamond core drilling should be the first thought in any contractor's mind. No method of concrete cutting is more economical. Cobra Concrete Cutting provides this service with superior equipment and technicians. Contact us to learn about concrete cutting options suitable for your project.