
Contraction joints are typically installed with jointing tools while the concrete is still plastic or by sawing after the concrete has been finished with either a wet-cut saw or more commonly, an early-entry dry-cut saw. Follow these guidelines for the layout, spacing, depths, and timing of the cutting of contraction joints on your concrete slab.








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