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BY JONATHAN KOZLOWSKI
Screeding in the Sky Somero Enterprises Inc
Three quick questions with Somero Enterprises Inc.
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What changes when you start working on a floor at height vs on-ground work? The biggest challenge on high-rise structural concrete decks is trying to place a high-quality floor and getting good FL and FF numbers. We are seeing more customers calling us because they have a job that requires a spec higher than normal on their project. For example, CG Schmidt out of Milwaukee, Wisc., needed to achieve an FL 25 minimum which is high for a structural concrete deck. They purchased our SkyScreed® 36 and are consistently achieving their numbers actually hitting an FL 50 on one of their decks.
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Any special considerations contractors should mind when screeding on a high rise? Concrete delivery is much more challenging requiring pumping and bucketing. Additionally, removing unacceptable concrete is typically not an option compared with on-grade work. Wind can shut down the tower crane on a job allowing finishing equipment to be placed on the slab. Using a SkyScreed® on a structural deck allows the customer to utilize laserguided technology as opposed to wet pads increasing both productivity and quality.
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What safety elements must be planned out? The largest issue with safety is the fact that we are removing a number of men from the pour, which in itself, makes the entire pour safer. By utilizing a machine like the SkyScreed®, a contractor can reduce workplace injuries such as back strains, knee injuries, concrete burns, and more. It is important to include limited perimeter access with safety rails to safely finish slab edges.
Adapted from ForConstructionPros.com/ 21440225.
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