Screed reinforcement is a common practice adopted to improve the strength of screed constructions, curb shrinkage and cracking and impart better impact resistance to screeds. It is the inherent nature of screeds to shrink and curl and develop micro cracks during the process of drying. Reinforcement of the screeds using wire mesh or fibres...
You might frequently see tips on how to protect a screed. But as they constantly go ignored- adding to the number of screed failures, we thought it would be more worthwhile to give a few tips on how to cause a quick screed failure easily. Here are 5 sure shot tips for guaranteed screed...
The following information is a guide to the installation of rigid insulation on ground floors to receive a screed. The correct installation of polythene DPM, rigid insulation and separating layers are highly important to the overall integrity of the system. Let's put the technical thermal resistance and U values, damp proofing and slip performance to one...
The key to the successful implementation of a bonded application is to achieve a good bond between the substrate and the applied bonding coat. Proper preparation is the most important factor for achieving a successful floor screeding installation. Whatever topping or levelling screed is used to achieve the definitive floor level, it will only...
