How To Cut Concrete Wall Blocks

We walk you through he steps for properly cutting retaining wall blocks.

How to cut concrete wall blocks.

Score the length of the cut three or four times with the chisel. This means to position a full block directly over the space where two blocks meet. Power saw and concrete blade. When constructing a block retaining wall it s often necessary to install filler blocks and create uniform vertical lines at the ends of the wall.

A power saw produces a cleaner more even cut than does chiseling. Use a hammer and chisel to break a retaining wall block down the center. Concrete is a mix of sand gravel cement and water and it is everywhere. Remove the saw blade and start in the other direction following the same procedure.

Step 3 cut the concrete block wall. Mark the cut and clamp the stone or paver to a stable work surface. Cutting hollow concrete block first score the line. There are several methods to cut concrete retaining wall blocks.

The best way to split retaining wall blocks. Turn on the saw and slowly guide the blade into the concrete. Use the hammer and chisel to score or cut a groove into the block or paver on all sides. When you build a retaining wall offset the blocks to give the wall more stability.

Hold the concrete saw up to the wall and line up the blade with the line. You may want to cut some blocks for your yard cut a wall or slab or whatever you want but if you are trying to cut it you have to do it in the right way because it s actually a hard job to do and instead of hiring a contractor to do the job and it may cost you a lot of money you can do it all by yourself if you. Strike the chisel on the score line until the material splits. Cut around the entire block with the saw then adjust it so it will cut 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch deeper into the block.

For a larger project or more accurate cuts a circular saw with a concrete blade is a good option. A wet saw equipped with a masonry blade may also be used to cut concrete retaining wall blocks. The best is a gas concrete saw but they are usually too expensive to buy or rent for homeow. If your cut doesn t need to be exact use a cold chisel and hand sledge to cut the concrete.

Slowly guide the blade along the line until you get to a corner.