Which stakes are used to communicate finish elevations to the crew?

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Which stakes are used to communicate finish elevations to the crew?

Finish elevations are the target ground heights after grading, and on the job site they’re marked with stakes that stand out so the crew can read them at a glance. Blue top stakes are used to communicate these finish elevations. The stake shows the intended finish height, and the crew uses a level or laser to compare the current ground to that height and add or remove material to bring the surface to the specified elevation. The blue color helps finish-grade targets stand apart from other stakes used for lines, limits, or control points, reducing confusion on site and helping ensure the final surface drains correctly and matches the design. Other stake colors exist for different purposes, but blue tops specifically indicate finish elevations.

Finish elevations are the target ground heights after grading, and on the job site they’re marked with stakes that stand out so the crew can read them at a glance. Blue top stakes are used to communicate these finish elevations. The stake shows the intended finish height, and the crew uses a level or laser to compare the current ground to that height and add or remove material to bring the surface to the specified elevation. The blue color helps finish-grade targets stand apart from other stakes used for lines, limits, or control points, reducing confusion on site and helping ensure the final surface drains correctly and matches the design. Other stake colors exist for different purposes, but blue tops specifically indicate finish elevations.

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