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How To Avoid Problems With Liquid Screed

15/11/22

Without proper care taken by approved installers, the screed can be installed incorrectly potentially causing various problems such as –  A poor finish – This is a risk in cases where the screed has been installed at the wrong depths, the screed has not been dappled correctly or the screed is too wet or dry. […]

Is Underfloor Heating Unhealthy?

15/11/22

No underfloor heating is not unhealthy: underfloor heating is much healthier to have in your home than radiators as the whole floor acts as an emitter for radiated heat rather than radiators which acts as convectors to heat the air in a cycle which kicks up dust and circulates it around the room. Safer Than […]

Is Underfloor Heating Better Than Radiators?

15/11/22

Yes, underfloor heating is widely considered to be a better option than heating systems that use radiators as it is generally safer and more energy efficient and thus cost-saving. Energy Efficient  Underfloor heating is a more efficient method of heating than radiators. Radiators heat a room by emitting a high temperature from a small surface […]

Is Liquid Screed Strong?

15/11/22

Liquid screed can be laid in thinner layers than traditional screed options so you may assume that because of that liquid screeds are less strong than traditional screeds but that is not the case in fact. Varying Strengths  Anhydrite-based liquid screeds have a compressive strength of C25 N/mm2, extra strong versions reach about C35 N/mm […]

How Thin Can Liquid Screed Be?

15/11/22

There are many different types of liquid screeds available to suit many other use cases; some specialist types can be installed as thin as 12mm. Recommended Depth  The general recommended depth of liquid screed over underfloor heating is 50mm. Having your screed layer be as thin as possible is important, it means the heating system […]

How Long Before You Can Walk On Liquid Screed?

15/11/22

While it may be tempting to build on liquid screed right away but it’s important to have it dry completely before you start to walk and build on it… Drying Time 24-48 hours is the recommended amount of time needed before the liquid screed is ok to walk on. However, if you want to build […]