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Default Cutting trench thru concrete/rebar floor?

On Sun, 25 Dec 2016 04:44:01 +0000, Sassy-mae
m wrote:

I'm a woman and do a lot of my own home remodel/repair work... sooooo, How's
the best way to cut a long thin trench into a concrete floor that has rebar?
Got a kennel and want to install a trench drain in an existing floor. The cut
will be about 25ft long and about 8-10in wide. What's the different ways a
homeowner can use to complete the task? (Mind you I'll have to rent the
tools).


If you own a typical 7.25 inch circular saw, I have personally used
these Skil brand diamond blades to cut reinforced concrete.

http://amzn.to/2irAcOY

It will be far less expensive for you to buy this blade and an A/C
powered circular saw then it will be for you to rent a specialty
concrete cutting saw.

My best advice is to make several shallow cuts until you reach the
desired depth, advance the saw slowly and wear hearing and vision
protection.