Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Concrete Demolition

The next step in our paver project in the front yard was to demolish the concrete walkway in front of our house. That's really hard work and after about three swings with our sledge hammer we decided to get help. We got a good estimate and they started it today. We thought they would use a jackhammer but they started just using a sledge hammer and big pry bar. One guy hammered and when the concrete cracked the other guy would pry up the slab. They said a sledge hammr works better becasue it breaks up the concrete in big chunks and is easier and faster to pick up haul away. They will use a jack hammer on the big step in front of the door because it is extra thick. Click on play to see the video of them working away.


1 comment:

Steve said...

That looks like some seriously hard work. I'd use a jackhammer even if it's harder. It'd be easier. :P