Hydrodemolition is a method contractors primarily use to remove deteriorated concrete, asphalt, and grout prior to resurfacing. The process uses highly pressurized water to blast away surface materials, avoiding the structural vibrations of a jackhammer, limiting dust and noise pollution, and accelerating concrete removal, minimizing overall time and cost. Learn more about the process and benefits of hydrodemolition with the above graphic.

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BENEFITS OF HYDRODEMOLITION
CONCRETE DEMOLITION
CONTRACTORS EXAMINE
HYDRODEMOLITION
WHY USE HYDRODEMOLITION?
IN ADDITION TO HIGH-REACH EXCAVATORS AND
CRUSHERS, OREGON DEMOLITION COMPANIES USE
SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES TO DECONSTRUCT
BUILDINGS, SUCH AS HYDRODEMOLITION.
HOW IT WORKS
HYDRODEMOLITION TYPES
Create strong
surfaces for bonding
Fast surface
removal
No structural vibrations,
dust pollution or support
beam fracturing
Prevent
microfractures
Robotic equipment keeps
employees safer and
ensures uniform results
Remove surface coatings
without damaging
underlying concrete
HYDROSCARIFICATION:
Removes up to ¾” of road or bridge surfaces
PARTIAL DEPTH REMOVAL:
Removes more than ¾” of a surface
FULL DEPTH REMOVAL:
Completely removes a surface
16 INCHES: Width of the strips
removed in a single pass
REMOVE WEAK OR DETERIORATED
CONCRETE, ASPHALT OR GROUT
PREPARE FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION
COMPONENTS:
High-pressure water pump
robotic cutting tractor
support trailer
40,000 PSI:
The pressure levels that Oregon
demolition equipment can reach
FINE AGGREGATES: Oregon
demolition contractors may blast a
fine aggregate along with the water
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