How to concrete in Australia

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • Learn how to concrete flat and also check out my other concrete videos on this channel lots of handy tips

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  • @adamkane8175
    @adamkane8175 6 лет назад +55

    You forgot the most important part of concreting here in oz....you must complain constantly about trucks/batchers/reps/pumpy's/labourer's/the weather and other concretors whilst screeding...it makes it even more flat.

  • @mikehart7909
    @mikehart7909 5 лет назад +6

    As a journeyman carpenter who has worked on major commercial projects all over the West coast of the United states,I have set up many pours and have met many "Crete dogs",,,I've got to say that ninja is one of the best I've ever seen!!

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  5 лет назад +1

      Mike Hart thanks mate I really appreciate it . Just trying 🙏🤙🏻

  • @jimmylopez6394
    @jimmylopez6394 5 лет назад +14

    I've been concreting for 10 years in nsw australia and good to see a video on how to to properly screed concrete not like the cowboys who screed with a timber with 2 people and scissor it cough cough usa. Everything that is said in this video is 100% correct. I remember being told dont rush and get it right when I was learning. It is a lot harder than it looks in vid but technique in video is the way I was shown and the right way to do it.these screeds we use in australia that wasn't mentioned in vid, ithought I would add for anyone who didnt know.They have a sharp edge and blunt edge we always have sharp edge facing us when screeding to cut into concrete and then blunt to close up concrete when we roll screed away from us

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  5 лет назад +2

      Jimmy Lopez thanks bro and it is good to do it the right way or the Easyway . There is over 250 concrete videos on my channel make sure to check them out and there is a lot more to come . Thanks for watching bro

    • @generaljemz8985
      @generaljemz8985 4 года назад

      @@concreteninja hey bro, I've been thinking about pursuing a career in concreting, what advice would you give me?

  • @luvskippy
    @luvskippy 4 года назад +4

    A great informative tutorial for aussies, a good one on how to hold the screed....thanks mate.

  • @sjruffing
    @sjruffing 5 лет назад +4

    You are incredible on the stick. We just bought a couple of the aluminum screeds like you use and they are amazing. Thanks Mr. Ninja!

  • @rorymagnatheredking
    @rorymagnatheredking Год назад +2

    Best tutorial on the tubes Ninja! Keep up the good vibes bro 👍

  • @matthewcullen1298
    @matthewcullen1298 4 месяца назад

    Nice work mate. Im a chippy but used to build tilt panels in northern NSW and Queensland. I actually love typing steel and concreting but like plenty of older tradies my back and knees are buggered. It makes it hard to concrete these days

  • @SteveAddis
    @SteveAddis 14 дней назад

    Awesome training video. New workers watch this the day before, then supervise on the job. I only wonder if this works in the in other countries.🤔Great job! 🙂

  • @raymond0996
    @raymond0996 5 лет назад +3

    NZ we do same thing ,I pull 6am in morning , everything done before 9am

  • @JesseVanPelt
    @JesseVanPelt 5 месяцев назад +1

    I love this guy. I want to go work with his crew one day! Long way from New Jersey USA THOUGH!

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks, Mate . I appreciate it.

    • @JesseVanPelt
      @JesseVanPelt 4 месяца назад +1

      @@concreteninja It's an honor to be called "mate" by the concrete ninja! Haha

  • @4x4CampingandAdventures
    @4x4CampingandAdventures Год назад +2

    Nice mate about to do some general stuff around the house awesome video

  • @itstoxic_light4849
    @itstoxic_light4849 2 года назад +1

    This guy makes this shit look so fucking easy it’s crazy

  • @thomasgeraghty5374
    @thomasgeraghty5374 6 лет назад +9

    They make a great job of their concrete in Oz, ive seen it. Miles ahead of Chicago

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  3 года назад

      Thanks mate change is good

    • @allenrj1
      @allenrj1 3 года назад

      Would be good to mention how wet your mix is whilst screeding. Yes I know how good our concrete pourers bu a little more info for the young bucks would be good

    • @joeyy17
      @joeyy17 3 года назад +2

      The concrete mix in the USA looks extremely wet. That wouldn’t be allowed here in Aus. Also we use real steel not any of that fabric rebar

  • @mikefenner7422
    @mikefenner7422 7 лет назад +3

    Its great to see old school manual screed . it think this is the best way to get perfectly flat .

    • @hsm8976
      @hsm8976 6 лет назад

      magic screed
      gotta be lazy and look after your back

  • @mrjaywins7458
    @mrjaywins7458 4 года назад +2

    I'm about to get a concreting job and I said I was experienced lol but I'm not never done it in my life so I'm tryna quickly get a lil info off these concrete videos 😂

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  4 года назад +1

      Jay Wins that’s awesome bro go for it there is heaps of videos on my channel over 400 concrete videos sit down and enjoy and I hope you go good on your job good luck

  • @outofsquare
    @outofsquare 6 лет назад +4

    I'm in the us and I screed a lot, you do a great job sir

    • @taffybryn
      @taffybryn 6 лет назад

      look at nz vids you will see it

  • @HgHgHgHgHgHgHgHg
    @HgHgHgHgHgHgHgHg 6 лет назад +9

    This is how my old boss did it when I was a concrete laborer, he went hard in 35 degree heat all day.

  • @nathangossow9982
    @nathangossow9982 3 месяца назад +1

    Good stuff brother

  • @jamesscottyates3577
    @jamesscottyates3577 6 лет назад +1

    i like it man easy to work behind. im from the u.s. most people rip here i hate it sucks to seal up. me i do what i call the jigsaw screed. similar to yours a little different and a bigger screed. but keep up the nice work i know it took longer because you were demonstrating how its done. sorry most people cant comprehend and if they got to finish behind you once im sure they would prefer this over the rip n kick method

  • @mikep3008
    @mikep3008 6 лет назад +6

    We screed concrete the same exact way here in America only difference is we aren’t using that rod on top it’s a 3&1/2” rail

    • @areeskinwar7274
      @areeskinwar7274 5 лет назад

      I know I was like where do they get those as mine is a 8ft magnesium 2x5. Ours is good for pulling lots more concrete when you have shitty helpers, with good helpers you can use the one he has

    • @tienglongmy
      @tienglongmy 5 лет назад +1

      @@areeskinwar7274 Google Marshalltown Combo Screed

    • @doitdan2354
      @doitdan2354 5 лет назад +1

      Don’t you use shit timber screeds? Mate of mine went to word of concrete and was showing me ‘hand crafted timber screeds lol’!

  • @hayleytawhai4855
    @hayleytawhai4855 6 лет назад +1

    Just a tip dont screed up to your gumboots, stop atleast half a foot before your boots and take a step back.not only does it stop the hole from filling up with slurry but you also can keep screeding with out having to stand up and having to fill comcrete with your boots...you also need good rakers or it going to be a long day at the office.

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +1

      Hayley Tawhai Thanks for the tips buddy we never have a long day and a long day for me six hours driving out the gate . This whole house took me an hour and 45 minutes to screed off . show me a video of you doing it and then I can comment about your style . each to their own buddy . I have been doing this for 20 years I’m not about to change my style and I’ve only got another four weeks to go and then fuck the concreting I’m going to be living the dream . 🤘

    • @taffybryn
      @taffybryn 6 лет назад +1

      yep aussies never wana no shit

  • @danielramirez8516
    @danielramirez8516 6 лет назад +1

    that!looks like a good tool to do curve and gutter i'll make me one

  • @Prawnchowmein
    @Prawnchowmein 6 лет назад +4

    This guy is amazing

  • @wehelptradies4361
    @wehelptradies4361 3 года назад +1

    This is awesome! Keep it up!

  • @eastmarthaducker1516
    @eastmarthaducker1516 6 лет назад +2

    Awesome work!!

  • @jondavidbristow9819
    @jondavidbristow9819 6 лет назад +3

    Great job and we screed Concrete the same way where I live in Arizona just always moving much faster

  • @mario378378
    @mario378378 2 года назад +1

    nice... I start like this in 28 years ago

  • @joeyR1CBR1000RR
    @joeyR1CBR1000RR 6 лет назад +7

    Good job mate, these clowns who think you gotta go break records every time you pick up a screed arent right in the motor, i kick these bastards off the job site, concrete has got to be flat not screeded in record time.

  • @deanno7067
    @deanno7067 6 лет назад +1

    Great job mate subscribed !

  • @warrenmccormackjnr4813
    @warrenmccormackjnr4813 4 месяца назад +1

    build the concrete structures on cronulla

  • @thomasgeraghty5374
    @thomasgeraghty5374 6 лет назад +1

    Great Screed, use a bit of timber here in chicago. Open a bunnings!

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Thomas Geraghty thanks bro have you ever need a hand in Chicago on a big one give me a message .

    • @thomasgeraghty5374
      @thomasgeraghty5374 6 лет назад +1

      DE Vlog where in Oz are ya. Mad busy in Sydney. 100% have the start for any man in the morning.

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Thomas Geraghty Hey mate I’m in Bundaberg Queensland just about to start work right now what are you got going in Sydney

    • @thomasgeraghty5374
      @thomasgeraghty5374 6 лет назад +1

      DE Vlog Lite rail & west connex.

  • @topangachronic9463
    @topangachronic9463 6 лет назад +6

    Put a beer holder on that thing and I'll buy two

  • @andibutrus4438
    @andibutrus4438 6 лет назад +1

    Best way to do concrete

  • @realdanbuildsit
    @realdanbuildsit 6 лет назад +6

    Awesome work, I ordered an OX tools 2400 mm screed here in the US after seeing this video and I've used it a few times. What mix are you using in this video? Most of our concrete has large (up to 25mm) aggregate and it's tough to screed with this style screed. I'm pouring 75 square meters tomorrow and ordered it with smaller aggregate to see if it screeds easier. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work 👊🏻. Are you on Instagram?

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +1

      Dan McIntyre hi mate that’s awesome you have brought a screen . Where use 25 m and 20m stone . This concrete was 32 MPA . Nice and creamy

    • @realdanbuildsit
      @realdanbuildsit 6 лет назад +6

      DE Vlog I think 32 MPA is about 4600 psi. We usually pour floors at 4000 psi here. I did a pool deck today with smaller aggregate and it was a little easier. Really liked the Aussie style screed. Beats a 2x4!

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +2

      Nice work if you ever need a hand just give me a message

  • @christophertar6808
    @christophertar6808 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome video mate. I'm from Penrith, where are you from? It's so nice to see a straight up video for once, love your work.

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  5 лет назад

      Christopher Tar thanks mate I am from Bundaberg Queensland and there is lots of videos on this channel over 300 concrete videos for you to enjoy thanks for watching

    • @christophertar6808
      @christophertar6808 5 лет назад +1

      @@concreteninja awesome videos as I said. I'm from from Sydney and spent a few months in Cairns, and a dab in Bundy. I specialize in CCTV but recently transferred to civil. I'd love an 'Aussie explanation of mpa, reinforcing, laser levels and RL' compatible with Australian standards, if you have the time please. Loving the videos 🙂

  • @warrenmccormackjnr4813
    @warrenmccormackjnr4813 4 месяца назад

    we need more concrete structures

  • @MrCretemaniam
    @MrCretemaniam 6 лет назад +5

    He's Good !!!

  • @chrisvanlit6045
    @chrisvanlit6045 Год назад

    Nice one. Do you have a video on raking? Lets see....

  • @jillymot
    @jillymot 7 лет назад +2

    Good work mate make a video on finishing concrete

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Jillian Heinrich Have you have a look on my channel there is some new videos on finishing concrete👍

  • @kkkimakaze
    @kkkimakaze 6 лет назад +1

    Haha this is great lovee the subtitles

  • @dconstruction7099
    @dconstruction7099 4 года назад +1

    I am watching and comment

  • @jackhealy9895
    @jackhealy9895 2 года назад +1

    Do your videos in hi def brus, not raggin you out but it’s easy to hide histakes with low def videos. Any good concreter will give you respect if they can see detail so let’s see some detail 🤙

  • @constructionworkeralinl3319
    @constructionworkeralinl3319 7 лет назад +1

    Good job mate 👍

  • @martzcorcor5675
    @martzcorcor5675 6 лет назад +1

    Haha looks about 160 slump!! Get some 50mpa in summer at 80 slump see how ya go people!! Not always as easy as this let me tell ya. Still can screed though and good tips mate👍

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Martz Corcor thanks mate 👊

    • @MrDigger82
      @MrDigger82 5 лет назад +1

      Know all hero 👆,right here ,slump looks fine you basher ,
      I’ve used full dose accelerator 50 mpa ,with plasticiser mind you ,10 minutes later could barely walk out of it whilst screeding .

  • @concretedr.2871
    @concretedr.2871 6 лет назад +15

    The concrete in Australia must set up the next day....by the time your finished screeding..

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +7

      Joseph Torres in Australia we usually Pour and finish with in 5 to 6 hours . Packed up and going home .

    • @joeyR1CBR1000RR
      @joeyR1CBR1000RR 6 лет назад +2

      Joseph Torres not sure where you get that kind of concrete from, concrete waits for no one, its not like if you spend a little longer screeding its gonna take longer to go off...

    • @jemfly1062
      @jemfly1062 6 лет назад +10

      He's demonstrating how to do it, so it's probably half as fast as he usually works, just so you can see the technique. Smooth, fast worker, you can tell just by the way he moves and the finish he achieves with economy of movement. Top job.

    • @ian_s7481
      @ian_s7481 5 лет назад

      🧐

    • @radhiratheepan3609
      @radhiratheepan3609 5 лет назад +3

      Joseph Torres
      Concrete in Australia is hard than others countries, because I have worked in USA Canada and England, but in Australia concreting must be top quality when it’s come to concrete, not like screed to eye level and make looks good with bull float , we keep do chech level as we screeds,

  • @isaacbongomin4072
    @isaacbongomin4072 4 года назад +1

    Yeah the boys!

  • @malakeasi8317
    @malakeasi8317 5 лет назад +2

    wow it's nice.... we do that too in fiji.. can I apply for your company..i would love to work in your construction company

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  5 лет назад

      Mala Keasi Thanks mate but sorry I have no jobs but if you need a worker in Fiji I would love to come and work for you

  • @betterworldok3802
    @betterworldok3802 Год назад

    Good job

  • @gabrielgonzales8163
    @gabrielgonzales8163 6 лет назад +2

    buenos videoos
    construccion
    #1

  • @paolomarino7475
    @paolomarino7475 5 лет назад +1

    Veramente bravo

  • @johnneytilley4165
    @johnneytilley4165 5 лет назад +1

    What is the mix you usually use

  • @JJonpayday
    @JJonpayday Год назад

    Perfect 💪

  • @brandonlee3314
    @brandonlee3314 7 лет назад +1

    Hey mate would be great if you could do a few more videos on screeding or maybe even a full on tutorial

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  7 лет назад

      Brandon Lee i'll see what I can do in the next couple awakes keep a look out .

    • @brandonlee3314
      @brandonlee3314 7 лет назад +2

      Cheers for that bud not often do you get to see screeding done properly on youtube every channel has americans using 2 by fours lol

  • @diyidea3031
    @diyidea3031 6 лет назад +1

    Than say something.
    With helicopter its faster- quality better, or.
    Or ya- ya ... on big area helicopter its more easy to use.

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Ihor Zakharevych When you screed the concrete flat it is easy to finish

    • @johnneytilley4165
      @johnneytilley4165 5 лет назад

      You still got to screed the fucking stuff. Gotta be flat dumbass

  • @seanward2831
    @seanward2831 6 лет назад +1

    Like your style in working what size is your screed.

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Sean Ward 8foot screed

    • @seanward2831
      @seanward2831 6 лет назад

      I seen the clip on using the walking trowel but the sound was not that good at what stage do you hit it around when it's ready for the pan or combos

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Sean Ward You can have it pretty much straight after you Bull float it . The more you keep on it the easier it will be . I will try to make another video about the walking Trail very soon .

  • @jeanramirez7514
    @jeanramirez7514 Год назад

    What's the name of these screeds

  • @diyidea3031
    @diyidea3031 6 лет назад +1

    Hi !!!!!! What is size of yors screed long annd square - size 2.5x2.5 inc - or ????

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Ihor Zakharevych Please so this one is only 8 foot screed

  • @radhiratheepan3609
    @radhiratheepan3609 5 лет назад +1

    It’s May looking easy but you need really more practice to learn it

  • @mario378378
    @mario378378 2 года назад +1

    I would like to exchange ideas in the concrete... I am in los Angeles california EEUU

  • @xXFATSO72Xx
    @xXFATSO72Xx 5 лет назад +1

    11am tools down, 11:15 beers up??

  • @diyidea3031
    @diyidea3031 6 лет назад +1

    NINJA !!!!
    I got qustion - way you use are helicopter mashine !
    its dont enougth yous 8 feet screed - after Bull Float - and arter Fresno BIG BLUE !
    thes is will be not enaugth quality to biuld house on it - tu putt tails on it oa eany enother floor !
    what can you say ! you so many of thi vidwo in youtube in USA

  • @gilbertmendeja6180
    @gilbertmendeja6180 5 лет назад +1

    how to apply concreting crew in Australia from pilipines

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  5 лет назад

      Gilbert Mendeja I’m not sure mate might have to look it up on google

  • @chriskramer7263
    @chriskramer7263 7 лет назад +1

    where can one get one of these screed tools in America?

    • @realdanbuildsit
      @realdanbuildsit 6 лет назад

      chris kramer I ordered an 8 footer on Amazon. Works pretty good but this guy makes it look easier than it is. lol

    • @johnneytilley4165
      @johnneytilley4165 5 лет назад

      Marshalltown sells them screeds

  • @richo1177
    @richo1177 4 года назад +1

    Off to the pub

  • @raffiehydermirza1803
    @raffiehydermirza1803 5 лет назад +1

    Working in Australia as a civil engineering helper is far better than doing Engineering job in India. Even labour earns good sum of amount in Australia

  • @arivdarmawanarivariv2789
    @arivdarmawanarivariv2789 6 лет назад +1

    May i work there

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Ariv darmawan Ariv ariv maybe one-day the job is nearly finished .

  • @albetorodriguez9895
    @albetorodriguez9895 Год назад +1

    Yeah that’s why you have to get it hard😂🇺🇸

  • @hsm8976
    @hsm8976 6 лет назад +3

    jesus.
    just level it off with the screed and then nice finish it with the bull float .
    make life easy for yourself

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +1

      h s m hey bro I never said life was hard

    • @hsm8976
      @hsm8976 6 лет назад

      +Concrete ninja haha
      i know mate
      i done slabs for about 6-7 months about 2 years ago
      we were a bunch of lazy fuckers so we just used the motor screed(magic) all the time .it does make life much easier.

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +1

      h s m oh mate around where I live that’s what people pay me for is to screed . And it has to be perfectly flat . The best thing about screening flat the finish time is easy as fuck . I normal day for me is six hours but I get paid day rate so the quicker I finish the more money I make .

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +2

      h s m I have been concreting for 25 years and no sore back I think I am doing okay thanks for your concern .

    • @bestofthenavy1609
      @bestofthenavy1609 5 лет назад +1

      Concrete ninja there’s no way you’ve been concreting for 25 years you look 30 that means you’ve been concreting sonce you were 5

  • @trenthudson6958
    @trenthudson6958 3 года назад +1

    And in the pub by 1

  • @adamkane8175
    @adamkane8175 6 лет назад +1

    I almost forgot...waiting time/where's smoko chick?/ im not going and boxing that up after i finish here...you should never run out of things to whinge about if your properly organized...the options are endless

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Adam kane ha ha I like your style . But I’m on day rate One job a day for me 👌🇦🇺🍻

    • @adamkane8175
      @adamkane8175 6 лет назад +1

      Concrete ninja
      Same dude...but they always push for that bit extra... thats where a good bit of subtle backstabbing comes into play...thats a whole other skill...hey you should make part 2
      ' there is nothing a bullfloat and stick trowel cannot fix '

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад

      Adam kane have you have a look on my channel there is a lot more concrete videos . Thanks for the chat bro 👌🤘🇦🇺

  • @adamrobles9407
    @adamrobles9407 6 лет назад +2

    Here In United States Of America, we Don’t Do It Like That, We Get 2 Persons At Each Side Of The Screed, And Do It Old School Ways

  • @evanbrown2385
    @evanbrown2385 6 лет назад +1

    You are just playing with it at this point..

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +1

      Evan Brown if you call making it flat playing with it yes

  • @2READYCRETE
    @2READYCRETE 7 лет назад +2

    Not for nothing. But you guys down under must not do alot of square footage, or Square meters. . To many moves, and if you get a hot humid day, you guys will be killing yourselves when Cold joints start happening and you when you have to drop guys back to start finishing

    • @ddiemonyoutube1055
      @ddiemonyoutube1055 6 лет назад +3

      2READYCRETE aus go hard.

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +2

      2READYCRETE In Australia gets pretty hot and I’m in Queensland one of the hottest places in Australia

  • @lewisgawthorne2187
    @lewisgawthorne2187 7 лет назад +1

    rough

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  7 лет назад +1

      Lewis Gawthorne show me how its done mate

  • @JoseRodriguez-gn9qr
    @JoseRodriguez-gn9qr 6 лет назад +2

    Thats a slow ass screed

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +2

      Jose Rodriguez You do realise I’m just explaining how to use a screed . Have to show us a video of how awesome your screed is .

    • @JoseRodriguez-gn9qr
      @JoseRodriguez-gn9qr 6 лет назад +1

      DE Vlog all that rubbing you gonna make it come

    • @upegatilisamoa
      @upegatilisamoa 6 лет назад +2

      Hes explaining how to do it...and by that showing the movements more times shows people who who have no idea enough times to understand. Quite obvious but not for some.
      #straya #qlder

    • @traininsane3365
      @traininsane3365 6 лет назад +3

      La'auli Muaulu Saili don’t bother explaining to him his a stubborn yankydanky #2men1screed

    • @upegatilisamoa
      @upegatilisamoa 6 лет назад +1

      TrainInsane Bloody oath

  • @tomasarias3904
    @tomasarias3904 6 лет назад +2

    Sorry but u guys are to slow

    • @concreteninja
      @concreteninja  6 лет назад +7

      Tomas Arias Don’t forget I am explaining how to do the job we go a lot quicker than . Have to show me a video of you guys have ago I might learn something always out to learn something new .

    • @juninholyon8
      @juninholyon8 6 лет назад +1

      Fuck This mexican always think they are better at everything

    • @taffybryn
      @taffybryn 6 лет назад +2

      yep iv workd all over aussie for years look at nz vids

    • @johnneytilley4165
      @johnneytilley4165 5 лет назад

      Some people are just born to bitch

    • @jemfly1062
      @jemfly1062 4 года назад +3

      Tomas, are you in the USA? Slabs in Oz are finished at a faster rate and are almost always flatter and more accurately level than most of the ones we see on YT that are done by the Yanks and some others. As well, the Yanks don't use reo chairs, or mesh, waste heaps of time tying reo together (and don't seem to have the reo supported correctly), pour very sloppy concrete, use pieces of timber to screed, so it's never truly flat, then try to take out the resultant waves with gadgets like jitterbugs and rollers and so on. Then they spend forever on their hands and knees hand trowelling everything. We screed flat first, with a purpose designed aluminium screed with handle, use a laser level, so no need for the wasted time and effort to try to fix it after that. Yes, we take a bit longer to screed, but save HOURS because we don't need to fiddle forever trying to get it flat. It's dead level and flat before the bullfloat and chopper goes on. They are finishing tools and are not intended to be used to flatten wavy and uneven concrete. Get it flat first, then finish it properly.