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How to reduce dust when cutting concrete?

elbow
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How to reduce dust when cutting concrete?

Hey Guys & Girls

 

I need to build my sills and architraves for my new double-glazed windows but i need to cut the surrounding concrete lower as per the pic - However, i have a grinder that i can use to cut along the concrete but I'm worried about the amount of dust and was wondering how i can reduce the dust or at least prevent the dust from getting all over the rest of the room. I know i can fit a hoover attachment to the grinder but they're a bit expensive for my current budget at $60-$70. Perhaps plastic sheets from the ceiling down to the floor to create an enclosure around the windows, i dunno. Any suggestions or ideas would be hugely appreciated  🙏

 

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elbow
Getting Established

Re: How to reduce dust when cutting concrete?

this stuff hurts my brain for sure! - Going back to your suggestion of the hardi-plank - im guessing i should use that for the reveals too for the same reason re moisture?

 

Dave-1
Home Improvement Guru

Re: How to reduce dust when cutting concrete?

:smile: @elbow 

I was actually meaning more thinking from me for a different solution :smile: But yeah it does hurt the head for sure! It will disappear once you decide and implement the one you want tho :smile:

 

Not sure what you mean about the hardiplank, think auto type messed it up. But yeah always consider moisture and espeically long term moisture. Anything porus on a window sill I expect to absorb moisture any chance it gets.

 

Dave

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