Choosing A Diamond Blade A diamond blade is a saw blade that is specifically designed to cut through very dense, abrasive materials like concrete and asphalt. The process of cutting abrasive materials is much different than cutting through wood because the blade gets extremely hot due to friction. Not all diamond blades are the same,…
Concrete
Respirable Silica Dust Levels Must Be Reduced On Every Jobsite
The Clock Is Ticking On OSHA’s Silica Dust Requirements Every jobsite in America where concrete is cut, drilled or requires grinding changed on March 24, 2016. That’s when the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ruling was announced that reduces worker exposure to respirable silica dust in an eight-hour period from…
Differences Between Concrete Drilling And Diamond Coring
Carbide Cor Bits or Diamond Core Bits? Concrete is very sturdy, making it one of the most popular materials for foundations, heavy duty walls, and many other applications. One of the biggest challenges that builders and plumbers face is concrete drilling to run conduits, including water and sewer piping. Every plumber has their own preference…