Concrete mortar or brick are very tough materials to break through and they are even tougher and harder to drill through than conventional mortar, cement or brick. To drill though concrete, the best option is to contact Structural Systems Inc for any Drilling Services in Hawaii. But for DIYers, the following steps can be used to drill through concrete. But before venturing into drilling, a brief explanation of the materials must first be given.
Bricks are usually made from clay, formed into blocks, and then heated up using a kiln. Other elements such as hydrated silicates, shale, sand and iron are sometimes added.
Basically, cement is a mineral powder which combines with water to form a pasty substance that is used as a binding agent. Subject to the method of production, it can be used in structural constructions as well as setting up of posts.
The main ingredient in mortar is cement mixed with lime, sand or masonry cement. It is used in structural purposes including the binding of bricks together to form a wall.
Concrete is a combination of different aggregates such as gravel, sand, crushed stone and is bonded together with cement. As it grows older, it also becomes stronger. Concrete, when used in sidewalks and floors, contain about 15% cement. Among the four materials listed, this is the hardest to drill through. In order to drill concrete, a regular drill as well as a masonry drill bit is required. What is left is the mastering of the proper technique. The best kind of drill to use for Drilling Services in Hawaii is a hammer drill. Regular drills can get the job done, but it won’t be easy. The proper drill bit must be aligned with the chuck of the regular drill for it to work. Also there must be some water to use in cooling the bit once it heats up.
The drill bit used in drilling through concrete is referred to as a masonry bit. A major portion of this drill bit is produced from steel. The tip has a tungsten carbide which gives it a hard cutting edge. Masonry drill bits are used with hammer drills. When the bit is attached to a hammer drill, the hardened head continuously bumps into the concrete, breaking it down.
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