Re-pointing a brick or masonry building is a major dust producing process that requires a lot of effort in keeping workers and passersby protected. The silicone dust from these activities has been linked to lung damage and so worker protection is a given. So often the quantity of dust produced during repointing is the result of the tool used to remove the old grout. Rotary angle grinders with diamond blades are the norm for this operation.
A recently developed tool though offers to cut the dust. Called the Arbortech AS160 Brick and Mortar Saw this tool actually doesn’t saw but rather hammers and cuts at the same time. What’s also neat is it can cut a lot deeper than most rotary solutions. This tool was also recently awarded a NOVA Award by the Construction Innovation Forum.
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