Can I cut out a window in pre-sectional concrete garage
Can I cut out a window in pre-sectional concrete garage
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youngalistai

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27 posts

125 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Not sure if I'm in the right section? But I want to enlarge and put a bigger window in a concrete Marley type garage can I cut it with any type of grinder?

Wacky Racer

41,398 posts

277 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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youngalistai

Original Poster:

27 posts

125 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Fair enough that slab he's cutting is particularly easy you could crack it in half with a club hammer I thought that sectional garages were particularly hard and if you give them a good hit with a club hammer nothing happens.

Desiderata

2,738 posts

84 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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I'm pretty sure that garage sections are steel reinforced

timberman

1,481 posts

245 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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A diamond blade should cut through easily enough,

I would probably use a 9" grinder though,

and a continuous rim blade rather than a segmented one for a cleaner cut and less chance of breakage.

youngalistai

Original Poster:

27 posts

125 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Yeah thanks I thought it would be tough.

Ussrcossack

1,128 posts

72 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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I've drilled similar.
Shatters easily.
You need a top drill and but SDS.

I'd avoid

youngalistai

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27 posts

125 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Ok

Simpo Two

92,989 posts

295 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Tell some bank robbers there are diamonds inside. They'll cut you a nice round window overnight smile (ref Hatton Garden)

Ean218

2,046 posts

280 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Desiderata said:
I'm pretty sure that garage sections are steel reinforced
Definitely.

Draxindustries1

1,657 posts

53 months

Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Marley garages were steel reinforced but haven't been in production for around 35 years. Leofric took over Marley
and used C60 pre stressed panels .
It's possible to cut these with a 9 inch diamond disc.
You'll get more than dust coming off these when you cut them so goggles and gloves are a must..