Floor Screeding – Essential Information

Floor screeding - essential information

Floor screeding is essential to guaranteeing a level and long-lasting surface for your chosen flooring material. Floor screeding can ensure that your finished floor looks and performs well, whether you're installing tiles, hardwood, or carpet.

Clockwork Screed is a floor screeding company with over 30 years of construction experience. We supply and lay floor screeding for a wide range of construction projects in the North West.

Our primary service is the installation of floor screeds and poured insulation products in buildings. These can be used for both renovation and new construction projects in both residential and commercial buildings.

floor screeding for large areas

In recent years, liquid floor screeding has become more common, especially in large spaces. This cutting-edge screeding technique uses a self-levelling, flowing liquid solution that can be applied to the floor surface quickly and conveniently. This can help reduce labour and material costs, and minimise the downtime associated with the installation.

Because liquid floor screeding has a high degree of thermal conductivity, it can effectively and evenly transfer heat from an underfloor heating system to the floor surface. This is especially helpful in large spaces where heating can be difficult and traditional heating systems may be inefficient.

When compared to traditional screeding methods, liquid floor screeding can be applied at a shallower depth. This is due to the material's self-levelling properties, which allow it to spread evenly across the surface, resulting in a smooth and level finish. This can help save money on materials, especially in larger areas where a lot of screeding material is needed.

Liquid floor screeding provides a strong and long-lasting finish that can withstand heavy foot traffic as well as other types of wear and tear. As a result, it is an excellent choice for large spaces such as warehouses, factories, and commercial buildings.

Many large commercial spaces turn to us for their liquid floor screeding needs because we provide a variety of high-quality products and services to meet their specific needs. Our expert team has extensive industry experience and can provide professional guidance and advice on the best screeding solution for your space.

To ensure a smooth and efficient installation process, we only use the highest quality materials and equipment, and we are committed to providing exceptional customer service from start to finish.

With our liquid floor screeding solutions, you can enjoy a durable, long-lasting, and energy-efficient flooring solution that meets the needs of your commercial space.

floor screeding essential information for large areas

liquid screed for underfloor heating

Underfloor heating is considered to be the top choice for both homeowners and businesses seeking to conserve energy for financial and environmental reasons. Underfloor heating is viewed as an energy-efficient solution because it operates at a lower flow temperature than radiators. Furthermore, the installation process is quick and has little impact on ongoing construction projects.

And the best type of screed partnership for underfloor heating is a floating screed that sits on top of the heating system.

To ensure a successful installation, the heating and screed should be selected in tandem during the underfloor heating system design stage. Movement or expansion joints, which are required to prevent cracking, should also be considered during the design phase. And if the water-to-cementitious screed ratio is correct, there will be no cracking.

With its excellent thermal conductivity, liquid screed efficiently and rapidly transmits heat from the underfloor heating system to the room. This makes it the perfect option for underfloor heating systems, which rely on equal heat distribution throughout the space.

Because of its strength, it may be installed with a 25mm thickness, allowing the underfloor heating to penetrate the screed and raise the room's temperature more quickly while using less energy.

Underfloor heating screeds from Clockwork Screed have excellent thermal conductivity, resulting in improved environmental performance and lower energy costs for buildings.

The self-compacting property of our liquid screed eliminates the risk of bubbles or gaps around the pipework, ensuring heat is efficiently transmitted throughout the space. What's more, this high-quality screed provides a durable layer that protects the underfloor heating system, ensuring a long-lasting and effective heating solution.

floor screeding for soundproofing

When compared to traditional floor screed solutions, liquid floor screed can provide several advantages for additional soundproofing in buildings.

Due to their substantial coverage and strength, screed floors are effective at absorbing airborne noise without the need for additional soundproofing layers. Acoustic insulation can also be installed next to screeding in commercial buildings to absorb and block sound waves, reducing noise transmission between floors and improving the overall acoustic performance of the building. It is vital to guarantee that all soundproofing complies with Part E Building Regulations.

Liquid floor screed is a self-levelling material that creates a smooth and level surface without the need for extensive levelling or additional screed layers. This eliminates air pockets and other gaps that can allow sound to travel through the floor and into other parts of the building.

eco-friendly floor screeding

Because of its great environmental advantages, liquid screed is being utilised more and more in construction. Liquid screed flooring offers:

· decreased waste

· reducing carbon footprint

· better insulation

Unlike traditional screed solutions, which need cutting and fitting, liquid floor screed is poured into place, resulting in less waste being produced during installation. Since it has outstanding thermal conductivity, liquid floor screed is a fantastic material to use with underfloor heating systems. Systems that heat the floors can save heating costs dramatically and increase energy efficiency, benefiting both the environment and the property owner.

Large quantities of liquid floor screed may be transported, which minimises the number of trips needed for installation. By doing this, the carbon footprint of delivering goods to the construction site is decreased.

It is also a long-lasting flooring option that can survive wear and tear from various sources as well as strong foot traffic. Because of this, it requires less replacement than other flooring options, resulting in less waste being generated over the lifespan of the building.

FAQs

When can I turn on the underfloor heating after screeding?

In general, the underfloor heating system should be turned on at least 7 days after the screed has been poured and installed. During this time, the screed will be curing and drying, so avoid exposing it to excessive moisture or temperature changes.

Increase the temperature of the underfloor heating gradually after 7 days. This must be done slowly to avoid shocking the screed. It is then best, to begin with, a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees and gradually increase by 5 degrees to a maximum of 50 degrees.

Is it possible to apply liquid floor screeding to uneven surfaces?

Yes, it can be applied to uneven surfaces. However, it is critical to address any significant irregularities or bumps prior to applying the screed to ensure a smooth and level finish.

What is the shrinkage rate of the cementitious screed that you use and how does it compare to other cement-based screeds?

The products we employ, in contrast to many other cement-based screeds, have shrinkage rates of under 0.05%.

With the use of our cementitious screed, larger slabs can be created with fewer expansion joints. Following curing, the floor has no surface laitance (or dust), and all cement-based adhesives, including fast-track systems, remain compatible with it.

Can liquid floor screed be used instead of concrete?

While liquid floor screed can be used as a replacement for concrete in some applications, it is not suitable for load-bearing applications such as foundations or structural walls. It can, however, be used as a levelling layer on top of concrete to achieve a smoother finish.