What Is A Field Cut?

Cutting Metal Deck

Cuts made to the metal deck sheets at the job site for final sizing, which can include, longitudinal cuts, transverse cuts or skewed cuts.

How To Make A Field Cut:

Most often field cuts are made with a saw with a carbide or diamond blade.

Why Field Cuts Matter:

Field cuts allow you to trim excess material off and for final measurement and fitting of metal decking to be made before concrete is poured.

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