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Recommendations for smashing up concrete area
Tempsec
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Hi, I have a very llarge area of concrete in my garden (looks like concrete poured on bricks) it formerly had a shed on it. I should like to smash it up. What are the best tools to use.
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A demolition breaker (Kango). Please, wear goggles, sturdy gloves, and ear defenders. A dust mask would also be prudent.A sledge hammer will also do the job if you need a real good workout. Goggles & gloves are even more important.Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
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I used a sledge hammer which I bought especially for breaking a concrete garden path about 20 years ago. It broke it up in no time. It still comes in useful for jobs about the house and garden. Well worth the £20 or so pounds I paid for it. Make sure there are no greenhouses near you when you use it!0
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https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-electric-sds-plus-drill-22-piece-accessory-kit-230-240v/4172gThis will probably do the job, at less cost than hiring a Kango.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?1
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Tempsec said:Hi, I have a very llarge area of concrete in my garden (looks like concrete poured on bricks) it formerly had a shed on it. I should like to smash it up. What are the best tools to use.Thanks
As already mentioned, a demo breaker. I hired one for very little many years ago, it made short work of the ancient concrete covering the garden.
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Depends on how deep it goes, but yes - sledge or breaker are the best options.
Personally I just ask my neighbour to pop round with the breaker attachment on his digger.0
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