Expansion Joint Cutting

The depth required for expansion joint cutting depends on the thickness of the concrete slab and the structural engineering specifications for the development or site.  Generally expansion joints are cut to a quarter or a third of the depth of the slab thickness.  National Drilling Services has an experienced team of operators who understand the […]

Reputable Expansion Joint Cutting and Sawing Supplier: Every supplier, regardless of the industry in which they operate or serve, will probably tell their potential customers that they are the best in their field.  In the same way we state that we are key suppliers to the construction industry.  The evidence of this is when customers […]

Expansion joint sealing is important for a number of reasons.  Expansion joints, which are generally cut shortly after the concrete floor or slab has set, need to be sealed to prevent damage occurring as a result of one of the following: moisture or water debris dirt Moisture or water can result in mould occurring in […]

Expansion joint cutting is one of the many services we provide.  Whilst you may have used National Drilling Services for drilling, you may not be aware that we also offer a range of cutting, sawing and demolition services as well.  Established across the UK, we are the ‘go to’ provider for many construction companies, who […]

There are many products available for use in expansion joint sealing.  At National Drilling Services we have tested many of these products, to see which we think perform the best. Our operatives will assess the environment and circumstances of each expansion joint sealing job and select a sealing product appropriate to that particular situation. National […]

You might be aware of National Drilling Services and our reputation in the UK construction industry for drilling and sawing. However we also offer our customers expansion joint cutting, and demolition services. Many of our construction management customers use a variety of our services repeatedly at different sites across the UK. For expansion joint cutting […]

Expansion joint cutting may not sound like a particularly inspiring topic, but it is a very important factor in the longevity of concrete structures.  It is important to ensure that expansion joint cutting is performed within a tight time window of the concrete being poured.  At National Drilling Services our operatives are trained to operate […]

The reason for cutting joints in freshly poured floors and surfaces is to allow for expansion as temperatures and moisture levels vary according to the ever changing atmospherics.  Cutting an expansion joint allows for these changes to take place in the surface without resulting in any surface cracks or breaking.  However, timing the expansion joint […]