CONCRETE SCARIFYING
Scarifiers, also known as surface planers or milling machines, are used to cut or scar the surface of concrete with the use of tungsten carbide cutting tools that rotate around a drum. Scarifiers remove concrete quickly and aggressively, leaving concrete surface profiles (CSPs) ranging from 4 to 7.
Scarifying is useful in applications where an existing surface is not in a suitable condition, such as the removal of old coatings—including floor tile mastics, rubbery adhesives, and epoxy—leveling uneven surfaces and misaligned joints which pose a trip hazard.
The resulting surface profile is ideal for creating a durable surface bond for new floor coatings, such as epoxy, grout, and other coverings.
The cutting depths of Penhall’s scarifiers are adjustable, with some models achieving up to ¼” of material removal in just one pass. This allows us to perform heavy milling on a large scale. We have removed a half inch or more from surfaces measuring tens of thousands of square feet in challenging circumstances where simply tearing out the existing surface was infeasible due to cost or time limitations.
CONCRETE SHAVING
In applications where concrete surfaces must be repaired using a lower impact solution—or where a more finished surface is desired—concrete shaving is often the ideal solution. Diamond shaving or grinding is a process in which surface material is removed using stacked diamond blades mounted on a rotating drum, producing a smooth, grooved surface.
Shaving is effective in leveling misaligned joints and uneven surfaces, and achieves a surface profile that is smoother than scarifying, creating more of a corduroy type appearance and texture. Our concrete shaving services have proved to be a particularly ideal solution in applications demanding a grooved, high-traction surface, such as the resurfacing of parking ramps, handicap ramps, warehouse floors, and environments where heavy moisture is often present.
SERVICE BENEFITS
Penhall’s concrete scarifying and shaving services are suitable for even the most challenging projects.
Penhall Company has had the privilege of leveraging our experience and expertise to resolve challenges which proved more difficult than initially expected due to the scale of the project, or the limitations imposed by the environment. Common concrete surface issues we tackle include:
- Scarifying and shaving down the entirety of concrete slabs which were too thick due to installation errors or unforeseen complications.
- Scarifying and shaving a new slab so that it is identical in thickness and grade to an adjacent, previously installed slab.
- Modifying door thresholds which previously blocked the doors for opening.
- Resurfacing slab floors which could not be torn out due to infrastructure installed within the flooring.
- Preparing slab floors for the installation of a new surface.
Penhall has long been the industry leader in outdoor infrastructure concrete grinding and grooving.
However, performing concrete surface preparation in indoor spaces poses unique difficulties and limitations. We often must grind or scarify surfaces adjacent to obstacles which do not allow for the use of a full-size milling machine, and work in spaces where employees and even the public are present.
We anticipate and address these issues through the use of 480-Volt 3 Phase, European-made milling machines which do not produce exhaust, mini grinders and groovers which can be maneuvered into tight spaces, HEPA vacuum systems which capture and secure dust from concrete and surface materials, and other technologies and systems.
Our unique combination of expertise and technology makes Penhall the foremost provider of concrete milling services, no matter the application or environment.
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