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I’ve spent time on numerous job sites recently, and one thing is clear: fine grading can have a significant impact on a concrete pour. Sometimes, after hours of striking off concrete, when the focus shifts to finishing, we seem to be waiting on one last truck because we were a couple of yards short, causing […]

What is the Best Type of Concrete Screed for Flatwork? There is a wide variety of concrete screeds available on the market. This article examines the top concrete screed options for pouring flatwork, focusing on applications like warehouse floors, parking lots, and agricultural buildings. The short answer? Laser-guided screeds. What is Screeding Concrete? Screeding concrete

This blog post explains the improved quality of screeding with a laser-guided concrete screed. This article also explains why screed machines are better for bigger pours and larger areas. Manual screeding can be both difficult and time-consuming, especially over large areas. In contrast, screeding machines can cover vast spaces quickly and efficiently. These machines are

This blog post covers best practices and maintenance for acme rod care. Best Practices and Maintenance for Acme Rod Care: Ensure Clean Threads: Keep the threads free of debris. Apply Lubrication: Use either traditional WD-40 or a dry lubricant on the threads. Check Lock Collar and Bearing: Confirm that the lock collar is tight and

This blog post explores labor efficiency for concrete contractors utilizing laser-guided concrete screeds. Manual screeding can be physically demanding. By using a machine, the physical strain is significantly reduced, lowering the risk of fatigue and injury for workers. A screeding machine flattens and levels concrete, alleviating the need for laborers to exert themselves excessively. Additionally,

This blog post explores cost savings for concrete contractors utilizing laser-guided concrete screeds. Laser-guided concrete screeds enhance job efficiency and reduce labor costs by improving the quality of work and shortening job time. By investing in a laser-guided concrete screed, a concrete contractor will increase profitability and production. Laser-guided screed machines don’t eliminate jobs for

Tax savings that make sense for YOU! Learn how to take advantage of the Section 179 Tax Deduction for your business. Concrete work is challenging enough! Ligchine is here to help you take advantage of the IRS tax code, which may allow your business to deduct the FULL purchase or financed price of a Ligchine.

Tools needed are both a 7/16″ and 9/16″ socket and wrench as well as a bubble level. For quick reference settings: the plow should be set 1/4″ above the bottom of the auger and the finish blade level with the bottom of the auger. Note: the screed head must be level for all adjustments to

This blog post features an interview with one of Ligchine’s most loyal customers, Fuscardo Concrete. Gaetano Fuscardo, owner of Fuscardo Concrete, is one of Ligchine’s most dedicated customers. His love for the Ligchine SCREEDSAVER MAX PLUS runs so deep that he has the machine tattooed on his arm. Gaetano first encountered laser-guided concrete screeds at

This blog post covers best practices and maintenance tips for screed heads of laser-guided concrete screeds. Maintaining the screed head is crucial for Ligchine® machines because it’s the most critical component of the screed machine. Regular maintenance of the screed head is essential. Always ensure that your machine is thoroughly cleaned; otherwise, concrete buildup on