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Bleed Water

The emergence of water from newly placed concrete caused by the settlement of solid materials within the concrete.

 

Broadcast

Typically referring to anything that is tossed by the handful over a surface in order to achieve even coverage.  Products that are broadcast include color hardener, release, and color flakes.

Broom Finish

A concrete finishing technique that involves pulling a special broom across a freshly poured surface so as to give a broomed texture.

Bull Float

A tool comprising a large, flat, rectangular piece of wood, aluminum, or magnesium usually 8 inches wide and 48 inches long and a handle 4 to 16 feet in length used to smooth unformed surfaces or freshly placed concrete.

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