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What happens here

An existing concrete pad under part of the deck is found to be slightly uneven, causing a noticeable rise in the composite decking. To create a smooth transition and a perfectly level surface, the proud sections of the concrete pad are ground down using a Makita grinder with a diamond grinding wheel. Safety gear, including a face mask and safety glasses, is worn to protect against concrete dust and debris. This precise grinding ensures the composite boards lay flat.

Goal: Correct uneven concrete sections for a flush deck surface.

Tools and materials

  • Diamond Grinding Wheel — Attachment for the grinder to smooth concrete
  • Face Mask — Protecting against concrete dust
  • Makita Grinder Makita — Grinding down the concrete pad
  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from debris

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We figured we were pretty level, but we're not. Actually, when you come from this board to this board, there's just this ever slight rise right here. Okay? And it's just too much, too noticeable, too soon. So, we're going to pop this board out and we're going to take a grinder and we're going to grind this concrete off cuz here's our framing. We're just going to grind this concrete off so that we got a better transition up. We're not going to grind this entire pad. We're just going to grind the transition joint so it's just not a toe stopper. One step forward, two steps back sometimes. [Music] Hey Sander. Yeah. touch this. How is it? Little warm, not hot. Not like I'd expect it to be for today. That's a Makita uh grinding wheel and a Makita uh grinder. And what happens is is actually the the hot part of the wheel is is cut off. It's leaving the cold part behind. So instead of the wheel heating up, the material heats up. That technology has been around for a long time, but it's still kind of cool, isn't it? It's really cool. Yeah. All right, Xander and I are coming

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