As part of a residential air conditioning installation in Coogee, Slice It Right carried out horizontal core drilling to create a penetration through an external brick wall for new HVAC services. The project formed part of a home service upgrade and required accurate drilling so the HVAC contractor could run the new services through the external wall.
With the drilling works requiring elevated access, careful planning and setup were needed before coring began. The team set up the drilling equipment at the required height and used controlled wet drilling to create the required penetration through the brickwork.
The Challenge
The main requirement was to create a horizontal penetration through an external double brick wall for the installation of a new air conditioning system.
Unlike drilling works carried out at ground level, this project required access from scaffold height, which added extra considerations for equipment setup, operator positioning and site safety. The drilling equipment needed to be secured at height while keeping the core hole aligned with the planned service route.
Core drilling through a brick wall requires controlled pressure and accurate alignment so the opening is created without unnecessary damage to the surrounding brickwork. Dust control was also important because the work was being completed at a residential property, close to existing external finishes and the internal wall cavity.
The Solution
After assessing the Coogee site, the team reviewed the wall location, scaffold access, equipment setup and required penetration point before drilling began. The core drilling equipment was secured at the required elevation so the operator could maintain control while drilling through the external brick wall.
Using controlled wet drilling, the team completed the required penetration through the double brick wall while helping to reduce dust and protect the surrounding brickwork. Wet drilling also helped create a neater finish around the core hole.
Core drilling a brick wall for air conditioning services requires the opening to be positioned accurately so the HVAC contractor can run the new pipework and services through the wall. The drilling location was aligned with the HVAC contractor’s requirements so the opening would suit the planned installation.
The controlled drilling process helped protect the external brickwork and internal wall cavity while creating the required service penetration.
The Results
The core drilling work at this Coogee home provided the required wall penetration for the new air conditioning installation. The finished core hole gave the HVAC contractor a clean pathway through the external brick wall for the new services.
The wet drilling process helped preserve the surrounding brickwork while creating a suitable opening for the new services. With the core hole completed in the required location, the HVAC contractor was able to move on to the next stage of the installation.
This project shows how horizontal core drilling can be used for residential service upgrades where new air conditioning systems need to pass through existing masonry walls. It also demonstrates why drilling method, access setup and trade coordination matter on jobs involving scaffold access or restricted work areas.
Why Slice It Right
Slice It Right is a Perth-based, family-owned team run by brothers Clement and Mathieu. The team provides concrete cutting, drilling, demolition, asbestos removal and scanning for residential, commercial and civil projects across Perth, the wider metropolitan area and regional WA.
For residential service upgrades like this Coogee air conditioning installation, the team assesses the wall location, access requirements and drilling point before completing the core hole for the next trade.
For projects that require horizontal core drilling, core drilling through a brick wall, or service penetrations for air conditioning, Slice It Right can complete the drilling work needed before installation continues.