All Industrial Services Inc. of New Jersey| 190 Boundary Rd, Marlboro, NJ 07746
quote@rbaker.com| 732-222-3553|         
 
All Industrial Services Inc. of New Jersey| 190 Boundary Rd, Marlboro, NJ 07746
quote@rbaker.com| 732-222-3553|         
190 Boundary Rd, Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-222-3553
asset recovery, rigging team with sling and interior demolition

Chemical Bursting: The Silent Revolution in Concrete Demolition

Chemical Bursting: Concrete Demolition

While traditional concrete demolition often relies on hydraulic breakers, pneumatic drills, saw cutting, and explosives, some projects demand more subtle approaches. Chemical bursting, also known as chemical breaking, offers an innovative solution when projects face strict limitations on dust, noise, and vibration, or when access is restricted.

This sophisticated demolition method begins with a carefully planned pattern of boreholes drilled into the concrete. These holes are then filled with an expansive grout slurry that works gradually but effectively. As the grout dries over a period of up to one week, it expands steadily, creating a network of cracks within the first 12-24 hours. This controlled process breaks down the concrete into manageable sections that can be easily removed using hand tools or cranes.

The advantages of chemical bursting are significant:

*Virtually silent operation
*Zero vibration impact
*Minimal dust production
*Enhanced safety profile

What makes this method particularly versatile is its ability to handle mass reinforced concrete of any size. It's especially valuable in confined spaces where large demolition equipment cannot operate. Beyond concrete applications, this technique has proven equally effective for breaking rock in both construction sites and quarries.

About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services

R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services, a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), in business since 1935, is a premier specialized contractor operating in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, with over one hundred employees and an exemplary safety record (we have been directly involved in six sites that received VPP OSHA Safety Awards). R. Baker & Son is financially strong, with bonding capabilities of over $20 million. Capabilities include industrial and commercial demolition, rigging, machinery- and plant-moving, dismantling, decommissioning, plant and equipment relocation, interior demolition, selective demolition, warehousing, wrecking and razing, millwright, plant reconfigurations, heavy rigging, salvage, environmental services, remediation, decontamination, abatement, and investment and asset recovery.

R. Baker & Son - All Industrial Services
190 Boundary Road
Marlboro, NJ 07746
732-222-3553

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