Heard a new guy say 'just level by eye' on a driveway pour

We were doing a 30 yard residential driveway in Phoenix. He kept eyeballing it while screeding. Reminded me of my first year mistakes. How do you tactfully correct someone without making them hate you?

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wendy_henderson2119d ago

Just level by eye" on a driveway pour is a recipe for trouble. I get it, we all started somewhere. But a driveway needs proper fall away from the house, and your eye just can't measure that. A few inches off can mean water pooling against the foundation. Best way to handle it is pull him aside, away from the crew, and say something like "I remember when I used to do that too. It's why we always use a level now, saves headaches later." Keep it light and about yourself, not him. Most new guys appreciate the tip if you don't embarrass them in front of everyone.

shane_bell18d ago

@wendy_henderson21 I see it different. Eyeballing works fine if you know what you're looking for.

daniel_cooper3418d ago

Around here everybody eyeballs their driveway slope and it works fine, half an inch is plenty of fall.

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