Flat sawing is the most commonly used diamond cutting method. It is typically used to cut horizontal flat surfaces such as floors, bridge decks, and pavement. Also called slab saws, flat saws feature a diamond blade that is mounted on a walk-behind machine requiring only one operator. Flat saws are typically used to provide expansion joints, remove damaged pavement sections, clean and repair random cracks for repair, and remove concrete sections for demolition purposes.

Cutting plumbing and electrical trenchers in slabs

Cutting reinforced
concrete floors

Cutting expansion
and control joints

Cutting sidewalks

Wall sawing employs a circular blade on a track-mounted machine. The track is attached to vertical walls or steep inclines, or floors, that will not permit the use of flat saws. Wall or track sawing is typically specified to cut precise dimensional door, vent and window openings. Straight as well as bevel cuts are possible with the wall saw. The wall saw is also an excellent choice for creating precise openings in any concrete structure.

Cutting precise door and window openings in concrete, granite,
block or brick

Cutting up to 48" thick concrete if both sides of the walls are accessible

Cutting vents and similar type openings

Cutting vertical walls and steep inclines where slab sawing can not be done

Core drilling techniques are used when precise, circular cuts are needed. Holes of almost any diameter are easily drilled to make openings for plumbing, electrical and HVAC installations.

Core drilling is also commonly used to create holes for routing cables or placing anchoring bolts, installing load carrying devices or dowel bars, or for concrete sample analysis.

Typical Applications

Floor and sewer drains

Sewer tie-ins

HVAC openings

Plumbing and electrical lines

Hand sawing is commonly used when wall sawing and slab sawing can't be performed due to lack of access or the smaller size of the opening.

Chainsaws or plunge saws are used for small openings and to prevent over cutting of larger openings. Hydra carts are used to cut smaller trenches in slabs or cut in basements or other areas where slab saws can't be used.

Typical Applications

Small precise openings where circular blades are too large

Tight areas where larger saws cannot access