FAQs About Street Saws & Blades
United Rentals carries an impressive range of saws and blades for rent, sure to suit any jobsite. Hand-held concrete saws are suited for utility work, cutting in trenches and areas affected by water. We also stock a solid lineup of ergonomic walk-behind concrete saw rentals — also known as street saws — ideal for street repairs, utility work, curb cutting, sensor installation and other applications. Self-propelled concrete saws are ideal for large jobs where wet or dry asphalt and concrete cutting is required. These units have heavy-duty frames and stay-level chassis. These saws can cut through concrete, asphalt, brick and masonry, making them the perfect addition to any jobsite.
Learn more about street saws and blades in our FAQ section below.
Cutting depth depends on your project. If you are doing regulation-required work, such as curb cuts or utility work, the dimensions will be clear. These heavy-duty concrete saws are designed for that kind of work. We have a range of saws that can cut from 1 1/4 inches to 16 inches thick. Each saw will have a maximum cutting depth set by the manufacturer. Operators should not cut to the maximum cutting depth in a single pass, but cut a little bit deeper each pass to avoid damage to the blade.
Concrete saws are designed to cut into materials that would break or chip a traditional saw, such as tile, stone and even metal. We offer masonry saws and tile saws for those specific uses. Not sure what you need? Contact one of our equipment rental experts to help you find the best choice for the job.
Power saws and cutting equipment noise averages 85 decibels but can peak around 114 decibels. OSHA requires hearing protection for workers who work an entire shift with 85 db or above noise level. Consider wearing hearing protection along with your other personal protective equipment if you are completing a large job with a concrete street saw.
Concrete saws are useful for many applications. A saw can cut joints or slip-resistant grooves into concrete slabs or create curb cuts, straight lines and deep cuts. If you need to remove layers of concrete or prepare for a coating, use a grinder or scarifier. If you need to remove a cylinder of concrete to lay pipe or to take samples, a core drill would be the best choice.
Yes, we do stock hand-held circular saws for masonry and concrete work. A standard circular saw equipped with a diamond blade can effectively cut through concrete. However, it is essential to note that circular saws typically require a deeper cutting depth to cut through concrete than a miter or concrete saw. Check out our selection of cut-off saws and blades for options.