Concrete blocks
Posted by: Fisbey on 23 September 2004
The grey (medium density) ones (not breeze blocks) - what's the best tool to use to trim an inch or two off them in situ?
Posted on: 23 September 2004 by i am simon 2
Stricktly I am not qualified to answer,and I am not exactly sure as to what you are refering, but my best guess would depend on your skill.
I would have thought a rotory saw with a large enough cutting disc would work, or if you have the correct skill, a mallet and chissel.
Simon
I would have thought a rotory saw with a large enough cutting disc would work, or if you have the correct skill, a mallet and chissel.
Simon
Posted on: 23 September 2004 by Rasher
You need to hire a disc cutter. Hammer and chisel will break it up too much. There is no other way.
Better still, just get you local freindly builder to do it - it will take them 10 minutes and you can give them a few quid for a drink.
Better still, just get you local freindly builder to do it - it will take them 10 minutes and you can give them a few quid for a drink.
Posted on: 23 September 2004 by Fisbey
Yes I thought as much, the trouble is they're cemented in place with a rafter overhanging the blocks (3 blocks need trimming) - I think if I'm careful I could use a grinder and trim them (an inch or two) - I'd like to say I was in a hurry when I measured up for the decking, but the bloody thing's taken me 2 months!
Oh and the reason need to trim the blocks is so I can fit a plank across the front of the deck and at present the 3 blocks prevent me doing this.
Someone mentioned a saw may cut them?
Oh and the reason need to trim the blocks is so I can fit a plank across the front of the deck and at present the 3 blocks prevent me doing this.
Someone mentioned a saw may cut them?
Posted on: 23 September 2004 by Rasher
A saw will cut lightweight aerated thermal blocks, but not medium censity concrete.
Posted on: 23 September 2004 by Fisbey
Right off to the hire shop, then Ashford hospital!
Yes thanks Tom
Yes thanks Tom
Posted on: 23 September 2004 by BigH47
Don't stain them though!
Posted on: 23 September 2004 by long-time-dead
10" Angle grinder and a diamond tipped blade will do the trick.
Given that they are in situ - use the grinder to take off as much as you can then use a hammer and brick bolster to remove the rest.
Use gloves, goggles etc. to protect any part of your body you want to keep. Flying brick is no fun.........
Given that they are in situ - use the grinder to take off as much as you can then use a hammer and brick bolster to remove the rest.
Use gloves, goggles etc. to protect any part of your body you want to keep. Flying brick is no fun.........