Soff-Cut Saws for Sawing Slabs on Grade
Soff-Cut Saws for Sawing Slabs on Grade
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Has anyone used a Soff-Cut saw for Sawing Slabs on Grade? While it is propietary it has some things I like in that sawing can be done within 1-2 hours after placement, cuts dry without water, and due to rotation of blade minimizes raveling. I don't know how many of you are sick of hearing from the contractor he is not going to saw the slab until first thing in the mourning after placing the preceding mourning and then by the time they do get around to sawing the shrinckage cracks have already developed especially in hot weather. Here is site for your information, however I want to hear good or bad as I am not promoting this manufacturer and I am sure others will follow suit if is is worthwhile.
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RE: Soff-Cut Saws for Sawing Slabs on Grade
You should also use doweled joint every 3rd or 4th joint and pour strips along the sides.
RE: Soff-Cut Saws for Sawing Slabs on Grade
RE: Soff-Cut Saws for Sawing Slabs on Grade
RE: Soff-Cut Saws for Sawing Slabs on Grade
If you use anything to retard the concrete curing (fly ash, etc.) you may put the proper sawing time out beyond a reasonable period if the weather is cool and moist. Then, you will have to note the time period in the specifications for it to be reasonably enforced.
The most important thing is to make the depth of the cut about 1/3 of the slab thickness. Obviously, reinforcement will have an effect and can overcome sawing.
Dick
RE: Soff-Cut Saws for Sawing Slabs on Grade