Which term describes the process of striking off concrete to remove excess?

Which term describes the process of striking off concrete to remove excess?

• A. Finishing
• B. Troweling
• C. Leveling
• D. Screeding

Answer: (D)

Striking off excess concrete with a straightedge to bring the top surface to the desired level is screeding. This step uses a screed board or straightedge to shave off high spots and fill low ones, creating a true plane and the correct thickness for the slab. It’s done after placement while the concrete is still plastic enough to be leveled, setting the baseline for the rest of the finish work. After screeding, you move on to finishing steps like floating and troweling to refine texture and density. Finishing is about the final surface texture, leveling is the broader goal of getting the right elevation, and troweling is the final smoothing action.

Striking off excess concrete with a straightedge to bring the top surface to the desired level is screeding. This step uses a screed board or straightedge to shave off high spots and fill low ones, creating a true plane and the correct thickness for the slab. It’s done after placement while the concrete is still plastic enough to be leveled, setting the baseline for the rest of the finish work. After screeding, you move on to finishing steps like floating and troweling to refine texture and density. Finishing is about the final surface texture, leveling is the broader goal of getting the right elevation, and troweling is the final smoothing action.