Break Concrete Joints
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What happens here
Begin the concrete removal process by using a sledgehammer to strike the joints or existing cracks in the concrete slabs. The goal is to weaken the integrity of the concrete and break it into more manageable pieces that can be easily lifted. This step is physically demanding and requires consistent, forceful blows. Focus on areas where the slabs meet or where natural fault lines are present.
Goal: Weaken and break concrete slabs along their joints.
Tools and materials
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from flying concrete debris
- Sledgehammer — Breaking concrete slabs along their joints and creating smaller, more manageable pieces
- Steel-toed Boots — Protecting feet from falling concrete or tools
- Work Gloves — Protecting hands from abrasions and impacts, and improving grip