Flagging Dispensers

The lines and levels produced by construction lasers are lost without proper marking tools. An operator working with a Leica automatic level needs to mark down utility lines, walls and pads to help excavators. Every builder needs stakes, a flagging dispenser and cans of spray paint in his truck to complete these tasks.

The impermanence of paint, chalk and flags can be countered with a series of metal stakes. These stakes can be driven into the following locations with the help of a sledgehammer:

• Each corner of an unbuilt house or construction space
• Start and end points for utility lines and pipes
• The outer boundary of the property line

Mark Excavated Walls and Footings After Using Construction Lasers

Excavators operating earth movers are unlikely to see metal stakes that are driven deep into top soil. The task of a conscientious construction surveyor is to mark down walls for garages, basements and other spaces in bright colors. The best way for a surveyor to indicate the lines and edges measured by an automatic laser is by spraying lines in yellow, green or pink paint.

Some builders pull out flags from a flagging dispenser to mark out deviations from painted lines. These flags force the excavator to slow down and make the right cuts in the soil before proceeding to the next wall.

Every builder in the United States can use Tiger Supplies to find construction lasers and supplies. This retailer sells construction lasers from Sokkia, Northwest Instrument and Leica through its online store.