Slab sawing is an excellent method for helping to ensure that cement doesn't crack and otherwise come apart naturally. Since concrete is going to settle overtime, it is almost inevitable that it is going to expand and contract, and create cracks. When you choose to cut slabs into the concrete yourself, rather than having them made by nature, you can ensure that these cuts are even and uniform, rather than unsightly and crooked. When it comes to cutting the lines into your concrete, it is important that some things are kept in mind. This article is going to discuss 2 tips for successful slab sawing. 

Wait Until The Cement Is Dry 

One important tip to follow is to waiting until the cement has had plenty of time to not only dry, but also to completely settle into place. This is going to ensure that your cracks are going to look good and that you aren't going to have an negative side effects while you are cutting. For example, cutting too soon can result in raveling, or the flaking off of the concrete around the area that you are cutting. It can also cause the concrete to crack jagged and unsightly around the area where you are trying to create a clean cut. While the there are going to be several factors that determine when you should cut the cement, some of them are going to include, the type of cement mixture used, how deep the cement is, the weather conditions, the type of blade that you are using to cut the cement, etc. 

Use The Proper Blade 

A big part of the cutting process is going to involve the blade. When you choose a blade to cut your cement, you are going to want to make sure that it is the proper size and thickness to cut the concrete successfully. You are also going to want to make sure that you are careful when actually using the blade. You want to make sure that you have the proper power behind the blade. If you have too much power, this could cause some excess damage to the cement. On the other hand, if you don't have enough power, the cut is likely not going to go all of the way through and probably won't look clean and uniform. You are going to have some control of the blade yourself, so moving slowly and avoiding pushing too hard is also essential. 

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