I’ve found the best and easiest way to break up concrete is to get the apprentice to do it

No job is too big or too small for you Robin, helping clients with the small jobs is just as important as the big projects.

Thanks again for all the vids you publish on your channel .... truly been a delight of education watching each and every one of your projects. Cheers Robin!

@ukconstruction

9 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Classical music wouldn’t suit anyone best than yourself robin! The classy man you are!

@alexanderellison7054

9 ай бұрын

Proper English man 😊

@BarryLyndon-wr5tz

8 ай бұрын

The Fifth!

So, for a slab of that size my first choice of weapon might have been “Feathers and Irons” if there was no reinforcing. I have found this to be the fasted and least work for that size of slab. It also leaves you with dimensioned blocks instead of wheelbarrows full of rubble. My set of feathers and irons require a 1” hole (drilled with a Hilti - fastest masonry drill). Any chipping I do is with a Makita HM1213 - light weight and effective! My second choice would have been battery cut off saw with a sledge- I hate rubble - I like neat blocks. Either method would have been faster and less work. The former owner of my home liked to use truck leaf springs, front axles, rusted boat anchors and bandsaw blades from the sawmill for reinforcing.

@MarkUKInsects

9 ай бұрын

I have seen on KZread a guy down under using a chemical splitter on granite boulders, I wonder if it would work on concrete, and it is available in the UK?

Robin, after this hard job, imagine old times, when hadn't these kind of tools. Easiest way probably that times would be with crane lift all piece in 1 go, just dig under for straps😅

Best one I did in the early 80's was a bloke has some old metal framed bed's with all the springs in them, put 2 double beds in a garage base, good luck getting those out!! all the ol materials used to go in those shed/garage bases 😁

@ukconstruction

9 ай бұрын

Nice!! Imagine trying to break that out!! You are right though about any old stuff being cast in concrete rumour has it that some of our most notorious criminals used concrete to dispose of stuff!!!!!!!

@Pistol_Knight

9 ай бұрын

@@ukconstruction I never buried bodies, I never built bridges

If is does not burn, it is hardcore.

That mish mash construction was something. At least you didn’t turn up any previous contractors. Construction equipment that calls in its own service requests! Technology strikes! And who would have guessed Beethoven is a perfect accompaniment for breaking concrete? (Of course, Lichtenstein is German speaking .)

Great bit of kit, the cheaper end of the market in breakers are awful to use in terms of Anti vibration and shock. As a landscaper I always hire them and I only use Hilti as they really are the best out there. Really enjoying the varied content on your channel Robin! Thanks for taking the time to make and upload it!

@ukconstruction

9 ай бұрын

Hi Andrew, many thanks for your comment and also taking the time to watch my channel. Hilti for me also has always been that brand that I would look for when hiring this kind of tool, I am super fortunate to be able to have access to try their new technology and for that I am very grateful!! It is the comfort and power that we have grown to expect with the Hilti Breakers that have set them apart from others, it is simply the case that once you have used a Hilti breaker and compared it to another type you realise the difference and know that it really matters several hours of breaking concrete is no joke and when you finish the day and can function normally you realise that the tool is good!!!!!!!!!!! have a good weekend!

@andrewlangridge8619

9 ай бұрын

@@ukconstruction You too! And I made your better quality sawhorses for a new decking and Oak artists studio project Im just starting, so much better than the usual ones knocked up from scrap lengths of 4x2 with any old fixing to hand!

Impressive tool just got the new new multi tool.

@ukconstruction

9 ай бұрын

I love that Multitool, so light but the power and capability is something else!

I guess these metals in concrete was been used as control joint for leveling, concrete mix looks strong one M500 cement with 1/2.5/4 mix ratio. and full bags of cement used for quicker filling with less mixing. Investigation done😂 Tool , breaker monster👍

JCB Beaver hydraulic breaker for a little job like that for sure?

All those small bits of concrete, 100% a chippie :-)

Think Roger B has done this.

I think the last bit of your video sums it up. Hilti make great product - their drills will bore through concrete fast, their anchor systems work! I have a few Hilti drills that just keep going. It is a a well engineered and predicable system with solid support for the daily user! Not the least expensive product line but probable the most comprehensive one stop shop for constructors and engineers who need production to keep going. DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee and others make masonry drills and breakers but You seldom see those brands tested against Hilti on KZread and there is a reason. Hilti is just in its own league.

@ukconstruction

9 ай бұрын

Hi Gregory, You have summed up Hilti perfectly, I know many serious contractors that would use nothing else!!

@gregorymacneil2836

9 ай бұрын

There is another angle to consider too - if you are a small contractor or working alone you cannot afford waste a minute today - for me time is precious so I am only interested in what works and is well supported!

He’s been watching Lignum with that music hasn’t he?

Need a second mortgage to get one of them

That’s a lot of work well done. Obviously the guy who laid the slab had rubbish he wanted to hide or use as filler instead of paying for disposal off site

@ukconstruction

9 ай бұрын

Yep exactly that!!!!

What an awful job, whoever laid that foundation should be ashamed. There was a time when people would take pride in laying a foundation or patio. Great video, thanks, Mr F West

@ukconstruction

9 ай бұрын

The last part Mr F West!!!! many people might not know the link!!

@Jacob_Dwyer

9 ай бұрын

And a quick side note: the pad was stable, level, and no cracking. So sure, on demo finding lots of dirty laundry. And it took quite a bit of breaking to get out so...

@ukconstruction

9 ай бұрын

Very true!!

I would of just put some nice slabs on it if it was my house id never swap my oil for a heat pump probably wont have a choice in the future though

About £3.500 is a bit steep 😔

@cuebj

9 ай бұрын

No. Not for a sole trader or any company that focuses on concrete.

@paulcrockford8718

9 ай бұрын

Try £7680! He said 48 month contract at £160 a month current price😭

It's the havs you have to worry about big breaker your looking a 2/3 hours a day that's why it's all mini digger or a brok....

Some things are great cordless, some things not so. This is like a cordless chainsaw, you need to piss about with batteries and charging when all you actually want to do is just get the job done in one sitting. For me there is a cut off with how much you need to use the tool for. If it's more than 10 minutes at a time, go for mains powered.

@Kosmonooit

9 ай бұрын

with the right extension cord and into an adequate provisioned circuit

You'd be quicker with a 14 lb hammer or a 28lb if you can get one ....

110v, much cheaper, no batteries needed.

Robin, they weren’t building the Taj Mahal!, chances are the builder asked the labourer to knock up a base for the oil tank, which served it purpose uncracked until you wanted it up. I think your brilliant mate but I’m watching the hilti I’m not interested in slagging off the work of someone else

Sorry Robin, you are a lovely man, but this channel is all about promotion and making money. I need to unsubscribe. best wishes x