How To Screed Concrete Against A Wall
Hand screeds can be a straight wood 2x4.
How to screed concrete against a wall. This step in the finishing operation is the most important in producing a true plane surface and takes place immediately after the spreading of the concrete. Or a better option would be an aluminum screed. When you re hand screeding use a sawing motion across the guides as you creep forward along the guides. Straightedges are used to strikeoff or screed the concrete.
Work your way downhill if applicable drawing excess concrete into low spots and holes. I would not recommend using one more than 12 to 14 feet long. It must be completed before excess bleedwater appears on the surface. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.
This process removes excess concrete and brings the top surface of the concrete to proper grade. A method we often use when a path or patio is less than 6 inches below the damp proof course is to lay a line of thin kerb stones about 6 inches away from the wall and take the concrete up to them.