Shovel

The shovel is one of the most common tools. It can be used for preparation, placing, and cleaning. It has many uses and is a very common tool on any job site, home or commercial. shovels come in different shapes and sizes but mostly a flat or digging style of shovels are used. Shovels are pretty inexpensive and have many uses.

Loop (Concrete Spreader)

The loop is used in concrete construction for basic spreading needs. it can be used for preparations spreading around fill material, or during the concrete placing process to rough out the grade of the concrete before it gets screed boarded. loops can come in many different materials like aluminum or steel. the one thing you need for a loop is a good strong base that is able to pull or push concrete into place.

Screed Board

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Screed boards are used in concrete construction as a tool to level and create a grade that allows water to drain properly and look good. Grade is normally predetermined in the designing of the forms, with an offset level typically away from a building or other objects or towards a drain. screed boards can be made of many different types of materials. some can be as simple as a very straight 2×4, or a nice metal one (typically aluminum). very nice screed boards also can come equipped with a built in level to make sure you are maintaining the correct level, like this on from Milwaukee Tools.