Breaking through rock to build a solid foundation
In short: Watch as expert Ed Akerley uses drilling and blasting techniques to remove a rock ledge at a North Shore property, creating the necessary space for a new foundation.
This video demonstrates the specialized process of rock blasting required when a property's natural landscape presents a significant obstacle to construction. Richard Trethewey observes Ed Akerley as he manages the drilling and controlled blasting of a rock ledge to prepare the site for a foundation.
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