Expansion And Control Joint Cutting
All concrete shrinks as it cures, and that shrinkage will crack a slab somewhere. Control joints decide where. A shallow saw cut creates a weak line, so the slab cracks neatly along the joint instead of randomly across the surface.
Spec Sheet
We cut control and expansion joints in new warehouse floors, sidewalks, driveways, patios and parking areas, scheduled around your pour so the timing is right.
- Timing
- Scheduled around your pour
- Typical Depth
- Commonly about one quarter of slab thickness
- Layout
- To the drawings or the finisher’s plan
- Surfaces
- Floors, sidewalks, driveways, lots
- Method
- Wet cutting for clean, dust-free joints
- Availability
- 24/7, including early and late cuts
What Expansion & Control Joint Cutting Is Used For
Warehouse Floors
Joint grids for large industrial slabs.
Sidewalks
Regular joints for new sidewalk panels.
Driveways And Patios
Neat joints that keep residential slabs looking clean.
Parking Areas
Joint layouts for outdoor concrete lots.
Re-Cutting Old Joints
Cleaning out and re-cutting worn joints for sealing.
Courtyards And Plazas
Joint layouts on architectural concrete.
Timing Is Everything
Cut too early and the blade can ravel the surface. Cut too late and the slab may already have cracked on its own. Joint cutting usually needs to happen within hours of finishing, so we schedule with your concrete crew and show up when the slab is ready.
Our 24/7 availability means early-morning and late-evening cuts are not a problem.
Clean Lines That Look Intentional
A crisp, straight joint looks like part of the design. We follow the layout on the drawings or the finisher’s plan, keep joints aligned across the slab, and cut wet to keep the surface clean.
How It Works
A simple process, whether it is one core or a full floor.
Send The Job
Drawings, photos or rough sizes. A phone call works too.
Method And Quote
We choose the saw or rig, electric or diesel, and price the work.
Layout And Protection
Cut lines marked, floors covered, water and slurry contained.
Cut, Clean, Haul
Clean edges for the next trade, and the debris leaves with us.
Recent Expansion & Control Joint Cutting Work
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Expansion & Control Joint Cutting Questions
Don’t see your question? Call us at (604) 340-5659.
When Should Control Joints Be Cut?
Usually within hours of finishing, once the surface can take the saw without ravelling. Exact timing depends on the mix and the weather, so we coordinate with your concrete crew.
How Deep Should A Control Joint Be?
A common rule of thumb is about one quarter of the slab thickness, but always follow the engineer’s or designer’s specification.
Can You Re-Cut Old Joints?
Yes. We can clean out and re-cut worn joints so they can be resealed.
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Expansion & Control Joint Cutting Across The Lower Mainland
Need Expansion & Control Joint Cutting?
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