Determine if the wall is a load bearing wall before you begin.
How to demo a concrete block wall.
Try to cut through the studs in your wall first as this will make it easier to tear down the wall overall.
If you don t have suitable hammer a 3 5 foot length of 2x4 works well.
Watch out for the sharp wire spikes left sticking out of the concrete chunks.
Inspect the area for utility lines such as water and gas pipes electrical cables and telephone lines.
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Most load bearing block walls have been installed on concrete footings and.
Striking the blocks at their ribs will be more likely to dislodge them intact but expect breakage depending on age and condition.
Cut it off as close to the wall as possible but can use a 5 lb.
Then just pick away.
Cut through the studs then twist them out and then simply knock apart the wall using a hammer.
To reduce rubble break apart the bottom of the wall first and try to push over the wall instead of sawing each individual block.
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Using a 15 husquevarna stielh.
Wet concrete saw with a diamond blade we slog.
You should have some steel somewhere in the wall unless it has a lot of cracks.
Make deep saw cuts to separate the wall from your garage and your neighbor s structure.
Then epoxy the hole to give it a smooth clean look and keep water from leaking into the house.
Start in the center with a small sledge and see what it is made of wire reinforcing.
So it s especially important to crack smaller sections.
Strike the block using the end of the lumber so that its full weight impacts the block and knocks it loose.
If the concrete contains rebar cut it with a reciprocating saw and metal blade or an angle grinder and metal cutoff wheel.
To aid in breaking up the concrete use a spud bar in conjunction with the jackhammer.
Cut the mesh with a bolt cutter as you work.
Remember to check out the full diy construction video on our website.
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Hammer to pound any remaining anchor into the foundation.
Ignore any rebar you come across and just break the concrete free of the metal.