Definition of screeding in English English dictionary
After concrete has been poured, process of striking off excess concrete in order to bring the surface to the right elevation SLUMP Refers to the amount of water originally mixed in with the concrete Higher slump = more water in the concrete SPACER STRAPS Available in several widths STAKES Used to hold footing forms in place SUMP PIT (or SUMP BASKET, SUMP CROCK) Used with a submersible pump located at the bottom of the pit, which pumps the collected water outside through a hose
Bringing the surface of concrete to the final, desired look and finish by removing any excess or unwanted material
The process of leveling the surface of a concrete slab by striking off the excess concrete
The process of striking off the excess concrete to bring the top surface of the concrete to proper finish and elevation
the process of striking off excess concrete to bring the top surface of the concrete to the proper finish and elevation
{i} long essay or statement; piece, fragment; wood used as a guide when pouring concrete; strip of plaster placed on a wall and used as a guide for surface depth; tool used to level off poured concrete
A monotonous tirade, or someone who gives one If used to refer to a person, it means someone who speaks at length without any real knowledge, or simply an argumentative person As in "Don't listen to him, he's just a screed "
A tool used in concrete work to level and smooth a horizontal surface Consists of a 3' to 5' wood or metal strip attached to a pole Also the process of leveling off concrete slabs or plastering on interior walls
an accurately levelled strip of material placed on a wall or floor as guide for the even application of plaster or concrete a long piece of writing a long monotonous harangue