How To Cut Concrete Wall Caps

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How to cut concrete wall caps.

Even with a straight border you ll likely need to make a few cuts along the way. Cut the other wall cap using the same method from step 6. Hold the wall cap in place and follow the line under the blade without turning the brick saw on. We provide step by step instructions for capping a small concrete block retaining wall.

Use the hammer and chisel to score or cut a groove into the block or paver on all sides. Power saw and concrete blade. So make sure no one is standing close to the brick saw. Similar to a wet tile saw masonry saws make very clean straight cuts that will give a nice finishing touch to your wall.

Secure the wall caps in place with a bead of flexible concrete adhesive along both sides of the raised rings and along the side of each wall cap. Obviously the process to cut stone caps for my landscape border would be much easier if i chose to do a straight line. Cutting wall caps is dangerous as rubble or small debris may fly off. How to cut stone caps.

Wall caps straight walls. In this video we take you through the steps of how to build a wall and pour in place concrete caps. Step by step instructions for capping a curved concrete block wall using double sided caps. Strike the chisel on the score line until the material splits.

Adhesive to glue the caps onto the wall. For a larger project or more accurate cuts a circular saw with a concrete blade is a good option. Retaining wall blocks can be cut using a masonry chisel and mallet but for the topper stones you may want to spring for a diamond blade masonry saw. Mark the cut and clamp the stone or paver to a stable work surface.

Pour water on the wall cap then follow the line. Nothing wrong with doing a straight line of course.