Many property owners may be unsure about the suitability of trenchless drilling because they are unaware about how the process works. This article discusses the key steps that are followed in order to install underground utility pipes without digging trenches along the entire route. Use this information to ask for additional clarification from the contractor that you have selected to lay utility pipes on your commercial property.
Step 1: Site Research
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Commercial water boring is a smart investment for any commercial property because it ensures reliable water supply without attracting monthly water bills. But if the water in a commercial bore gets contaminated, it may not be suitable for the intended use. There are many potential causes of bore water contamination; some are natural processes, others occur as a result of human activities. While there's nothing that water bore owners can do to prevent chemicals, minerals, bacteria and viruses in aquifers from contaminating the groundwater, they can definitely do something to control contamination that occurs due to human activities.
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Piles for a foundation can be driven into the ground using various tools, such as hydraulic presses. Piles can also be installed by drilling a hole using a digging tool, such as an auger. Concrete or other materials can then be poured into that hole to form a pile. Each of these options has its own benefits and drawbacks. This article discusses some of the benefits and the shortcomings of driven piles.
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Core drilling can be essential especially if you need to run electrical lines through a concrete floor, add a flag pole to a concrete slab or make other changes to your existing concrete. You can buy or hire the equipment you need for concrete drilling, but as you can well imagine, tools that cut through concrete are heavy duty, and you need to ensure you don't get hurt.
Here are some safety tips to help you out.
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If the construction site you are working on requires you to move a large quantity of concrete, you will most likely need a concrete pump. Although you can move concrete using wheelbarrows, if you are moving a lot of wet concrete, you run the risk of some of the concrete drying up before it is in place. There's a range of different concrete pumps on the market. Below is a guide to 3 popular choices of concrete pump.
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