Removing a section of asphalt

[cdd1]

So I'm looking to build a shed--to keep my garage filled with real garage-y stuff and not the lawnmower, trimmer, etc.

The footprint of area that I'd like to place the shed overhangs the driveway by about 10 sq ft.

I want to remove the asphalt section to prep the foundation, but I also want the edge to look decent, not ragged if I attacked it with a jackhammer or sledgehammer/prybar.

I was thinking of using a circular saw with a masonry blade to keep the edge smooth.

Any other ideas/tips that I might not be considering?

Thanks!

 

[Rural53]

I was thinking of using a circular saw with a masonry blade to keep the edge smooth.

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[Milton Shaw]

That will work fine, its rough on the saw from all the dust and smoke, make sure you are either wearing a dust mask or have a fan blowing it away so you won't be breathing it. I bought a cheap 7 1/4 import saw to use so I would not ruin a good Portercable saw.Use a straightedge to guide it will cut so slow you have a problem with keeping it straight. And take several cuts starting about 3/4" deep on the first one which is another reason for a guide strip.

 

[TommyK]

Rent a gas powered cut-off saw with an asphalt cutting (not concrete cutting) diamond blade.

 

[59 wagon man]

just my .02 i cut asphalt all day running replacement sewer and water pipe . don't worry about a straight edge till your ready to patch. the edges always seem to crumble away if you cut it square to begin with

 

[KenC]

Listen to TommyK, the difference in speed between the circular saw and the cutoff saw is amazing. Plus, the cutoff saw will be able to cut all the way through, making removing the waste piece easier (not easy, just easier!). With the smaller saw, you'll have to break the last 1" or so which almost guarantees a damaged edge.

 

[dougmac]

I used a jack-hammer with a flat spade bit. I was able to cut a nice straight cut and then break the driveway into 1 foot square pieces that I took to a recycler in my pickup truck.

 

[cdd1]

Thanks everyone for the input. I'm going to give the cut off saw a try.

I'll post pics of the finished edge to show what it looks like when I get around to renting the saw.

Thanks again.