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Expansion joint cutting and why it is increasingly important

Expansion Joint Cutting Sawing

Expansion joint cutting importance: In this article we examine why expansion joint cutting is becoming increasingly key to the stability of concrete flooring and slabs.

As we continue to experience greater variation in our weather, with extremes becoming more frequent, it is more and more important to ensure that expansion joints are cut into new concrete slabs.  Climate change is never far from the news headlines.  Each summer we seem to break new records for the hottest month or highest temperatures. Heat and sun are obviously in our minds currently as the children are on holiday from school and we hear about the heatwaves occurring across central Europe.  However, extremes of cold or wet during the winter months also play a big factor in how construction materials react and the need for expansion joint cutting.  The greater changes in temperature we are continuing to experience in the UK as well as extremes of weather means that expansion joint cutting is becoming more key to the longer term stability of concrete slabs.

Why use National Drilling Services for expansion joint cutting?

National Drilling Services has a reputation in the UK construction industry for drilling, sawing, cutting and demolition services.  Our team of skilled operators regularly and repeatedly work with major floor laying specialists at sites all around the UK.  We can provide expansion joint cutting for smooth super flat floors, where tolerances might be tight as well as car parks and external transport yards.  Our operatives can be available for night work as well as day shifts to suit the site access and working periods of the project. Our expansion joint cutting operatives are experienced in cutting joints with a variety of widths and depths to suit the site and plan requirements.  We work closely with project and site managers to ensure our expansion joints are cut accurately.

It is important that you let us know in advance about when the concrete is being poured for your new site flooring or slab so we can ensure the expansion joint is cut within 24 hours after the pour.  There might be some variation in the timings of the expansion joint cutting depending on the atmospherics, local environment, time of year and weather conditions. These factors all impact on the setting time of the freshly poured concrete.

To find out more about our services and discuss your particular site requirements please give us a call on 0161 443 2822.  Alternatively, you can contact us via our website to share your site plans or if you prefer select one of our local offices nearer to your site.

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