1 min readThe Blinding Layer for DSS-36’s PedestalNASAOct 06, 2015 Image Article A blinding layer of concrete is poured atop the leveling layer to create a smoother, more durable surface for the foundation to be poured upon. A blinding layer of concrete is poured atop the leveling layer to create a smoother, more durable surface for the foundation to be poured upon.