Spreading and Rough Leveling with Screed Boards
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What happens here
As the concrete continues to be discharged from the truck, a team of workers immediately begins to spread it across the floor area. They use tools resembling concrete rakes or hoes to distribute the wet concrete evenly. Following this initial spreading, a long, yellow screed board, operated by at least two workers, is used to level the concrete to the approximate desired height. This process, known as screeding, removes excess concrete and creates a relatively flat and uniform surface, preparing it for subsequent finishing steps not shown in this short video.
Goal: Evenly distribute and perform the initial leveling of the wet concrete.
Tools and materials
- Concrete Rakes/Hoes Unspecified — Spreading and manipulating wet concrete
- Eye Protection Unspecified — Protecting eyes from splashes or debris
- Gloves Unspecified — Protecting hands from direct contact with concrete
- Screed Board — Leveling the wet concrete surface to a consistent height
- Waterproof Boots/Waders Unspecified — Protecting feet and legs from wet concrete and moisture