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Concrete & Masonryaka: strike-offaka: screeding

Screed

In Plain English

The process of leveling wet concrete to the right height by dragging a straight board across it.

Definition

The process of striking off freshly placed concrete to bring it to a specified grade or elevation using a straight edge, vibrating screed, or laser-guided screed. A screed board or rod is pulled across the forms or grade pins to remove excess concrete and fill low areas. Screeding produces a uniform surface ready for bull floating and final finishing.

Example

The laser screed machine was used to achieve a flatness tolerance of F35/F25 on the distribution center floor slab.

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