Unless you regularly need to break
up concrete slabs or cut through
foundations, you probably can't
justify the cost of buying a jackhammer
or a portable cutoff saw. But
when the need does arise, it's useful
to know what tools are available for
hire, or you may find yourself (as I
have) rattling your brains out with
nothing but a sledge hammer and
cold chisel.
Breaking Concrete
There are several options for
breaking up concrete. The most
common tool is a paving breaker,
otherwise known as a jackhammer.
Which you choose depends on the
strength and amount of the concrete
you have to remove, and the availability
of the tools.
Electric jackhammers. Electric
jackhammers are the easiest and
cheapest to use because