This blog post was prepared in 2014 and has links to items you might want to check out.
What you need to know about the concrete layer below your screed. A properly prepared base will make a big difference to a sound and durable screed floor. Remember, the preparation is different for an unbounded floor and a bonded floor
- Screeding 101: http://www.screedscientist.com/the-difference-between-concrete-and-screed/
- Surface Accuracy of Floor Bases: http://www.screedscientist.com/floor-screeding/how-important-is-the-surface-accuracy-of-floor-bases/
- An Unbonded floor http://www.screedscientist.com/floor-screeding/screed-constructions/unbonded-v4lr/
- Preparing your concrete for an unbounded floor: http://www.screedscientist.com/the-importance-of-flatness-of-concrete-substrates-for-the-installation-of-unbonded-screeds/
- Thermal insulation: http://www.screedscientist.com/installation-of-rigid-floor-insulation-on-ground-floor-concrete-substrates-to-receive-screed/
- Preparing the concrete for bonded floor, including moisture testing: http://www.screedscientist.com/how-to-prepare-the-floor-substrate-for-levelling-screeds-and-toppings/
