Cutting too early causes raveling an effect created by the saw blade pulling the aggregate out of position leaving a messy weakened edge along the cut.
Saw for cutting thru my basement floor.
Then finish the cut the sawblade rarely cuts all the way through with a hand sledge and a chisel.
Clean cuts through solid concrete.
Be advised however that an electric concrete cutting saw cuts dry and thus throws up an extraordinary amount of dust.
These heavy saws make the straightest and deepest cuts eliminating the need for repeated shallow cuts.
Most local building codes require both a door and a window egress in order for the basement to be considered safe enough for a living area.
To minimize floor patching later however rent an electric concrete cutting saw with a diamond blade to score around the opening.
Walk behind saws are wet saws.
Before and after converting a typical basement window to full sized door access.
To cut through the steel and concrete rent a walk behind concrete wet saw fitted with a diamond blade.
In addition to the concrete mix and the weather conditions determining when to saw concrete is based on the concrete s hardness as well as the type of cutting equipment used to make the saw cuts.
There are several types of hand held saws wet or dry that are good for most concrete cutting applications.
This wet cutting track guided saw can cut cleanly and completely through 12 in.
A wet saw will reduce the amount of airborne concrete dust but you ll still need to wear.
When to saw cut concrete.
For a large job on the floor consider using a walk behind saw.
Use the best saw for the job.
Mark your cutting line onto the concrete using a 2.