How do you go through a few inches of cement?

[Krassus]

A house we just purchased has a small shed in its backayrd, on a light concrete foundation. I'm guessing its at least 6" deep. How do i get the cement out of the picture? What tools am i gonna need to use? I know quite a few builders, so i can probably borrow the equipment.

 

jackhammer

 

[SHoddyCOmp]

rent a cement cutter from big 4 or something. i think they charge a flat rate then how much you wear out the blade. should be able to get through that, if not all 6" then enough that you can take a BFH (big fukin hammer) or jump on the sectioned areas and break it on the deep crevice made by the cutter.

I would think a jack hammer would be kinda too harsh. cement cutters are hella easy to use

 

[stev0]

not too thick you say? demo hammer and a concrete bit would work.
jackhammer would be better.. but isn't necessary
even better would be a skidsteer with demo hammer and a set of palet forks or a concrete bucket... probably take you an hour to get it out and have the place clean... and while your at it lay a load of black dirt down to fill the spot in

edit: if you could get your hands on a skidsteer... the demo hammer attachment might not even be necessary... depending on the size of the slab.. and how old it is you would probably be able to pick it up in a corner and break it in the middle

 

[spanky]

would a tuning fork work?

 

[stormbv]

Originally posted by: stev0
not too thick you say? demo hammer and a concrete bit would work.
jackhammer would be better.. but isn't necessary
even better would be a skidsteer with demo hammer and a set of palet forks or a concrete bucket... probably take you an hour to get it out and have the place clean... and while your at it lay a load of black dirt down to fill the spot in

edit: if you could get your hands on a skidsteer... the demo hammer attachment might not even be necessary... depending on the size of the slab.. and how old it is you would probably be able to pick it up in a corner and break it in the middle

heh...you can do anything with a skidster.

 

[T2T III]

Just hope that the person who laid the slab wasn't too anal about using lots of reed bars. Those things in concrete are a major pain.

 

[bolomite]

set it up the bomb

 

[draggoon01]

is big 4 name of a store?

what other places could you rent a cement cutter?

 

[Squisher]

Its probably not 6" thick. Most people use 2X4s to frame in cement work.

I assume this thing isn't over 8' X 8'.

Get somebody to pry it up so that you can hit it with a sledge hammer. Look for existing cracks, it'll be easier that way.

Jack hammers make a big mess. You wanna break it up into like 30 lb. pieces not turn it into dust.

 

[Eli]

Why do you want to get rid of the foundation? confused;

 

[conjur]

dynamite!

 

[Colt45]

Originally posted by: conjur
dynamite!

damn, beat me to it.

well i was going to say nitroglycerin, but same idea.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Eli
Why do you want to get rid of the foundation? confused;

i was wandering that too, maybe hes making a larger nicer shed?
or just redoing the backyard?

 

[Shockwave]

I assume you want to remove botht he shed AND concrete? If not, half these solutions would be a major pain int he ass, if not impossible (Skidstear)
I'd say a jackhammer. You cant beat'm. Cheap, easy and effective. Gives one hell of a workout though.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: xSauronx

Originally posted by: Eli
Why do you want to get rid of the foundation? confused;

i was wandering that too, maybe hes making a larger nicer shed?
or just redoing the backyard?

Or maybe he is pulling it up so he can plant a few bodies under it. Then he can just pour a new slab and nobody will ever know.

 

[Analog]

sledge.

 

[loup garou]

Grab a sledge and get a workout! Seriously, it shouldn't be too bad.

 

[Krassus]

I'll go have another look at it and see how thick it is. I'm landscaping the entire area around the house, including the backyard. Full renovation of interior/exterior as well - everything imaginable is getting replaced and the house will be stuccoed in the spring. Fun fun!