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New Somero S-240 Laser Screed
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
At S&S Concrete Floors,
we know concrete and the industry. On this page
you will find some of our most frequently asked
questions and answers.
Contact us with
any specific questions you may have regarding
our services, equipment or capabilities in
concrete.
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About S&S Concrete
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How many years have you
been in business?
We have been installing floors
under the present management
since 1974.
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How far do your crews
travel?
Our area of operation currently
covers all of New England and
the bordering states.
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Do you do more than just
pour floors?
Absolutely! We have acquired an
excellent reputation, not only
in floor installation, but
concrete pumping, concrete
cutting and concrete
maintenance. Visit our
Specialty, page where our
extra services are covered.
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How much floor can you
install in a day?
Depending on the conditions
present for the day, we are
capable of placing and finishing
in excess of 50,000 square feet
per day!
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How can you place so
much concrete?
We use Somero S-240 Laser
Screeds, of our own design which
are manufactured by Somero®
Enterprises, Inc. Our company
has been closely involved in the
testing and design of this time
saving, revolutionary machine.
This screed is designed to
strike off a very low slump in
concrete to extremely high
tolerances for on-grade slabs.
We also have an extensive
arsenal of the latest finishing
tools including Razorback® Power
Riding Trowels.
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Do you Warranty your
work? If so, how long is your
general warranty?
Yes, we back all of our work
with a warranty. Generally, our
warranties are 1 year.
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What types of floors do
you place?
We place a variety of concrete
floors including, but not
limited to Commercial,
Industrial, and Institutional
flooring.
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Why should I choose S&S
Concrete Floors?
Anyone who has ever taken on a
project realizes that experience
pays off handsomely. Our
management personnel Laser
Screed Operators and crew have
traveled internationally in an
advisory capacity. Our Laser
Screeds and their operators have
traveled extensively to work and
instruct other concrete floor
contractors. We have the talent,
experience, equipment and drive
to provide you with the best
floor you can buy, on time and
within budget.
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S&S Concrete Technical Questions
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What is a SuperFlat
Floor?
The word Superflat was
first used by the Face Companies
in the 1970's to describe the
flatness/levelness required to
support full speed, trouble free
operation of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA)
lift trucks. For Random Traffic
floors, Superflat is often
defined as FF 100/FL50.
Superflat, by definition equals
Fmin
100. This is the Defined
Traffic F-Number, it cannot be
measured using the ACII CSA/
ASTM F-Number System. To
achieve this high degree of
flatness/levelness, Superflat
floors must be placed in long
narrow strips. The form for
Superflat placements must be set
with great accuracy. Specialized
finishing techniques and
continuous quality control
measurement are also required.
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What are F- Numbers?
Floors are measured not only for
their flatness, but also their
levelness. Hence the letters FF
and FL
simply means "Floor Flatness"
and "Floor Levelness".
Literature is available for free
from the
Face Companies. Call
1-800-F-NUMBER for more info.
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How do you arrive at the
F-Numbers?
The industry uses specific
measuring devices for specific
floors. An example would be the
Profileograph, which is used to
measure Superflats. Another
device is the
Dipstick® Floor
Profiler, which is used to
measure Random Traffic Floors.
To give you a better idea of the
F-Number system, we have made a
CHART, which may be printed as a
quick reference.
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What is tilt-up
construction?
In a tilt-up construction
project, the building's walls
are poured directly at the
jobsite in large slabs of
concrete called "tilt-up panels"
or "tilt wall panels". These
panels are then raised into
position around the building's
perimeter forming the exterior
walls.
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What is Pervious
Concrete?
Pervious concrete is a porous
concrete paving material which
permits rain and storm water
runoff to percolate through it
rather than flood surrounding
areas or storm drains.
When cured it resembles popcorn
slabs.
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PERVIOUS CONCRETE AT EYE
LEVEL
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PERVIOUS CONCRETE UP
CLOSE
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S&S Concrete Floors and the S&S Concrete Floors logo are
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All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of
their respective owners.
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