A Practical Guide to Screed Testing: What Do the Experts Say?
A Practical Guide to Screed Testing: What Do the Experts Say?
5 Things you need to know about your screed before refurbishing your floors
Once your old floors are stripped of their floor covering, it is important to make a thorough assessment of the remaining substrate to make sure it is in a suitable condition to take on the new flooring. Some of the
The Pros and Cons of Manufactured Sand
Before we get into the advantages and disadvantages of manufactured sand, what exactly is manufactured sand? Manufactured sand is sand produced by crushing rocks, quarry stones or larger aggregates pieces into sand-sized particles. Natural sand, on the other hand is
The Different Aggregate Options
Aggregates are inert, granular materials which form a major component of screed and concrete mixes. With urban expansion and environmental constraints putting a strain on the naturally occurring aggregate sources such as sand, gravel and crushed rock, the construction industry
Checklist for onsite supervision for screeding Tips 4 – 6
Following on from Checklist for onsite supervision for screeding Tips 1 – 3 we present tips 4 -6. 4. Screed Mix Check that the raw materials and the mixing of screed are correct. The ideal mix proportion for normal cement/sand
Surface Regularity of screeds for normal accuracy flooring
Surface regularity is generally defined as the limitation of deviation of the surface beneath a straightedge laid flat on the surface. As the measurement criteria varies for different types of screeds and flooring, it is important to ensure that the measurement
Industry Recognition
We are very pleased and honored to announce that the Screed Scientist initiative has gained some incredible attention. What started out as just a little bit of a frustration around the lack of awareness about best practices in our industry
Checklist for onsite supervision for screeding Tips 1 – 3
From the verification of the screed specification to the installation of the screed and the adoption of screed protection measures, a successful screeding project requires meticulous attention and supervision at every step. Given here is a screeding checklist that will
How to Prepare the Floor Substrate for Levelling Screeds and Toppings
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
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