Cutting and coring concrete are common tasks in construction, renovation, and utility installation. Both processes require specialized tools and techniques to ensure precision and safety.
Uncompromising Safety Standards
Expert Tool Selection
Meticulous Planning and Executions
Cutting Concrete
Concrete cutting is typically done for creating openings for doors, windows, or pipes, or for removing old concrete surfaces.
Sawing Concrete with Diamond Blade Saw
The most common concrete cutting tools use diamond-tipped blades: handheld saws for small cuts in tight spaces, walk-behind saws for large floor or wall cuts, and wall saws for precise vertical cuts.
Methods of Concrete Cutting
- Wet Cutting: Uses water to reduce dust and cool the blade, ideal for large or thick concrete projects.
- Dry Cutting: Suited for smaller, dust-sensitive jobs or indoor areas where water isn’t an option.
Coring Concrete
Concrete coring uses a diamond core drill to create precise, smooth holes for pipes, ducts, or utility lines without damaging the surrounding structure.
Core Drills
- Handheld Core Drills: Ideal for small, light drilling jobs.
- Stationary Core Drills: Mounted for deeper, larger-diameter holes in tough concrete.
- Wet Core Drilling: Uses water to cool the bit, reduce dust, and extend bit life.
Core Bits
- Diamond Core Bits: Common and efficient for drilling clean, smooth holes in concrete, available in various sizes for different diameters.
Cutting and Coring
Egress Windows
An egress window is your ultimate safety feature, designed to provide a quick and secure exit during emergencies like fires, while also bringing in fresh air and natural light.
Essential for bedrooms and basement living spaces, these windows meet building code requirements, ensuring your home is both safe and inviting.

The Right Egress Window For You
Boost your home’s safety and comfort. Install an egress window today!
Size and Dimensions
The window must be at least 24″ wide by 20″ high with a 5.7 sq ft opening (5 sq ft for basements) and easily opened without tools or keys.
Accessibility
The window must be unobstructed, easily accessible, with a sill height no higher than 44 inches, and openable for easy escape.
Location
Egress windows are typically required for basement bedrooms and finished basements for emergency escape and may be needed in other rooms per local codes.
Materials
Egress windows are made from durable materials like vinyl, wood, or aluminum to ensure reliable escape.
Security
Some egress windows include security features like escape ladders or built-in steps for safe exit.
Additional Feature
A window well may be required for below-ground windows to ensure proper opening and space for escape.
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