Laser screed® technology was developed because there was an increased demand for flatter and more level industrial floors. Laser screed models help contractors produce concrete floors that are flatter and stronger than those produced by more conventional screeding techniques. This new technology has changed the concrete industry by raising the standards and client expectations for concrete floors.
Benefits of Using Laser Screeds for Concrete Leveling
Laser screeds offer many benefits for concrete
contractors when compared to manual screeding techniques:
All of these benefits allow you to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality of each and every job. Using this equipment can also lead to a reduction in labor costs since the technology allows for faster placement and reduced manual labor. Ultimately, laser screeds can help concrete contractors increase their profits as they are able to produce better quality work in less time.
A staple in screed technology has been the laser screed, patented by Somero Enterprises in the 1980s. The laser screed relies on a laser to determine the level of the concrete surface. To make this work, the look of the screed has changed dramatically. In this case, a laser screed is a wheeled machine with an extendable arm that reaches out over the concrete. The screeding occurs as the arm is drawing inward over the concrete. The laser screed considerably improves floor flatness. Because the laser maintains a constant grade across the entire floor, it is not subject to the inconsistencies of eyeballing.