Q	How do I use conduit stakes in soft ground to make them more stable?
A	Increase stake length and cut the ends to be driven into the ground with a pair of tin snips. This 1/2" cut will cause the stake to expand as it is being driven into the grade.
Q	How do I set conduit stakes in rocky or hard ground?
A	Rocky or hard ground is usually not a problem. However, the end of the stake being driven into the sub grade may be struck flat with a hammer to assist in sub grade penetrations. This can also be a benefit in soft grades too.
Q	How can a conduit stake be used when the subgrade consists of solid rock?
A	Hammer drill a 5/8" hole into subgrade approximately 4" to 10" deep. Drive conduit into hole until it reaches maximum allowable depth. Use an AccuScreed Yoke and Nut combination to adjust to desired screed elevation.
Q	How do I use the AccuScreed System over vapor barriers?
A	Epoxy glue a short length (determined by floor thickness) of conduit upright to the centers of small concrete tiles. These bases can free-stand, or be glued in place depending on type of projects. Use AccuScreed Yoke and Nut combinations to adjust to desired screed elevations.
Q	How long should the conduit stakes be in order to make a screed set properly?
A	Depending on grade conditions, a stake normally should be 12" to 18". In poor soil conditions, or when using a power screed, stake length should be increased until a solid base can be reached.
Q	How far apart should the conduit screed stakes be placed?
A	When hand striking or using a hand held vibratory screed, sets made 10' to 12' apart are usually optimal. When using a lightweight power screed, screed stakes should be set every 5'. If using a heavy power screed (over 400 lbs), locations should be placed every 3' to 4'.
Q	Can the Yokes and stakes be left in the pour without promoting cracks?
A	Yes. The Yokes are made of super tough nylon and are engineered to be left in the pour. They will not float, expand, contract, or deteriorate and remain 1" below finished elevation. The conduit stakes are also left in the pour, since they will not expand from absorbing ground moisture such as other screed support materials do.
Q	Can the Yokes be reused?
A	Yokes may be reused after they have been properly cleaned. However, this practice is normally cost prohibitive.
Q	Is it more economical for me to reuse my Yokes, or should I leave them in the pour as I go?
A	Leave them in the pour. With an average usage cost of less than 1¢ per square foot, the time required for laborers to retrieve and clean the Yokes becomes nonproductive, and comparatively much more expensive.
Q	What size and type of screed pipe is used for the AccuScreed System?
A	The required pipe size is 1-1/4" ID, 1- 5/8" OD. The top rail for commercial chain link fencing as well as standard galvanized and black pipe are available in these dimensions and commonly used for pipe screeding.
Q	How can I use the AccuScreed System for wood and steel decks?
A	Tack weld or epoxy a short piece of conduit to the wood or metal decking. Use an AccuScreed Yoke and Nut combination to adjust to the proper screed elevation. Corrective adjustments are made by simply turning the set location's Nut. Please call us direct to discuss other practical alternatives to match your application needs.
Q	Is it necessary to remove the screed pipe and/or power screed to make corrective screed adjustments?
A	No. Up to a maximum of 1" screed adjustments can easily be made by turning the Nut with the proper sized wrench until the proper elevation is reached.