Floor Screed

Best Screed For Underfloor Heating? What Are Your Options? Andy discusses which screed you need I’m Andy Parkin Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. I’m here today to talk about which is the Best Screed for Underfloor Heating. When we talk about which is the best screed for Underfloor Heating, a few factors may influence your choice. Here we set out to explore those options, and recommend the most suitable products on the market. Thermal Conductivity When looking for the best screed for Underfloor Heating, Thermal Conductivity is an extremely important factor to consider. The Definition Of Thermal Conductivity Is: “The Rate At Which Heat Passes Through A Specified Material, Expressed As The Amount Of Heat That Flows Per Unit Time Through A Unit Area With A Temperature Gradient Of One Degree Per Unit Distance” Flowing screeds have a higher density and therefore lend themselves to greater thermal conductivity. You may wish to consider th...

Is asphalt floor screed a blast from the past? I'm Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. I'm here to talk about Asphalt Floor Screed. Asphalt floor screed is also known as mastic asphalt has a multitude of applications.  It works well in areas that need levelling and if there is a problem with insulation or damp and is a great option. Asphalt floor screed is made by combining specific bitumens and aggregates with limestone filler.  It provides a good, smooth, hard-wearing floor surface, making it popular in construction. The addition of other polymers means that it can be flexible and resistant to crack formation.  Not only can it outlast most other types of domestic, commercial and industrial floor screeds, but it is also very easy to lay and it cools rapidly, meaning it can be in-situ and foot traffic ready in just a few hours. Key uses include: Drainage falls Levelling surfaces Creating stable bases for other construct...

75mm Floor Screed, Which screed is suitable? Andy Looks at the options. I’m Andy Parkin Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed.  Today I would like to talk about 75mm Floor Screed. When talking about a 75mm Floor screed, the substrate needs to be identified.  Do you have concrete (bonded), membrane (unbonded), or floating (onto thermal or acoustic insulation)?  At this depth, lots of products are suitable, however thin smoothing compounds, and some screeds with long drying times at this depth may not be suitable. The ability to lay 75mm Floor screed will depend on the type of substrate. If we take the discussed substrates one by one and identify suitable products for this depth. 75mm Floor Screed - Bonded Gypsol or Gyvlon - flowing screed Keracem Eco – fast drying screed Topcem – fast drying screed Retanol Extreme – fast drying screed Mapescreed 704 – fast drying screed Traditional sand and cement screed Unbonded Gypsol or Gyvlon - fl...

I am Andy Parkin Managing Director of the Multi-Award-Winning Speed Screed and today I would like to talk about Screed Vertical control joints in floor screed. Screed Vertical control joints are essential in projects once the bay size exceeds the screed manufacturer guidelines. #screedjoints #screed #floorscreed #verticalcontroljoint https://www.speed-screed.com/knowledge-centre/screed-vertical-control-joint/

Are Speed Screed insured? What insurance do they have? Can you relax safe in the knowledge your project is covered? Please watch the video to find out more. Did you know we also provide a 10 year guarantee? Speed Screed Limited 0800 242 5589 www.speed-screed.com #screed #speedscreed #floorscreeding https://www.speed-screed.com/knowledge-centre/are-we-insured/

Arditex NA - The Best Levelling Compound? I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed.  Today I would like to talk about the amazing Arditex NA. Why Arditex NA Levelling and smoothing compounds have always been extensively used in the construction industry, but there was a void in the market in terms of how and where a smoothing compound could be used. Arditex NA has filled the void. The product is a rapid subfloor levelling and smoothing compound that saves a lot of time and money. It doesn’t require any intense preparations or priming before laying.  One of the great perks of Arditex NA is that it’s not affected by moisture. Arditex NA is a latex-based compound that dries and allows contractors to save a lot of time and money on projects. How To Apply Arditex NA Simplicity is the most unique selling point as it is so easy to use. There is no need for any priming and preparation. Arditex NA is very well-known for its versatility an...

Anhydrite Screed - Is it right for you? I'm Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed.  Anhydrite Screed,  exactly what is it? We are used to cement being a part of screed mixes, however in this case, it is an anhydrite binder, and so there is no cement whatsoever. Where does anhydrite screed binder come from? In the UK, it is mainly from the chemical industry.  From the production of acid, it is a waste product that would normally go to the landfill, but in this case, it is milled, and it is actually used in the screed. Does that mean that there's any detriment to the product?  Does it mean that it's weaker?  It is not as durable? No, none of those things.  It is equally as strong.  It works to its designed strength, and so whether your project is a 50-year life or 100-year life, it will be suitable to meet those requirements. What are the benefits of using an anhydrite screed? Eco-friendly It is a recycled product,...

How using ARDEX A35 can speed up your construction Hello, I'm Andy Parkin, the Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed and I want to tell you about an amazing product: ARDEX A35. What is ARDEX A35? Ardex A35 is an ultra-fast drying screed that can be used on multiple internal locations to provide a screed floor. The product can be used for all types of screed including bonded, unbonded and floating screed layers. As with other types of screed, the ground preparation is key and the following steps should be adhered to when using ARDEX A35: Bonded screed: Use an ARDEX A35 grouting slurry to the concrete base and apply ARDEX A35 while the slurry is still wet. The preparation of the slurry should be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and, as with other types of screeding preparations, the base floor must be free of any debris, dust or other obstruction that could impact the final bonding of the screed layer. Unbonded Screed: Atten...

50mm Floor Screed – All You Need to Know I’m Andy Parkin Managing Director of the Multi Awarding Winning Speed Screed.  Today I would like to talk about 50mm Floor Screed. When talking about a 50mm Floor Screed, the substrate needs to be identified.  Do you have concrete (bonded), membrane (unbonded), or floating (onto thermal or acoustic insulation)? The ability to lay 50mm screed will depend on the type of substrate. If we take the discussed substrates one by one and identify suitable products for this depth. 50mm Floor Screed – Bonded Gypsol or Gyvlon – flowing screed Keracem Eco – fast drying screed Topcem – fast drying screed Retanol Extreme – fast drying screed Mapescreed 704 – fast drying screed Traditional sand and cement screed Unbonded Gypsol or Gyvlon – flowing screed Keracem Eco – fast drying screed Topcem – fast drying screed Retanol Extreme – fast drying screed Mapescreed 704 – fast drying screed Traditional sand and cement screed Floating Gypsol or Gyvlon – flowing scre...

Topflow Screed A-SP – Skin Free Technology SP skin free technology has been designed to reduce significantly the need for initial sanding of Tarmac Topflow Screed A and its sister products. Calcium Sulphate screed has always been associated with the need to remove the surface laitance before bonding floor coverings. Now Tarmac have a solution! USES SP has been formulated to give an open-textured, skin-free finish, which is ideal for floor finishes and does not impede drying efficiency. SP can be added to many of the products in the Tarmac Topflow screed range to give a skin free finish without affecting the characteristics of the mix. PRODUCT FEATURES Self-compacting Minimum SR2 surface finish Guaranteed compaction & quality Environmentally friendly (Save up to 20Kge/CO2 per m2) High fluidity for fast, cost-effective installation Large bay sizes reduce the need for joints (Maximum bay size 1000m2; UFH 300m2) No reinforcement with significantly reduced cracking and no curling No nee...

What Makes Aggregate Industries HighFlow S Special? I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed, and I’m here to talk about Aggregate Industries HighFlow S Aggregate Industries HighFlow S – GENERAL OVERVIEW HighFlow S is A range of calcium sulphate products with different strengths allowing for reduced thickness and different applications. SCREED DEPTHS- HIGHFLOW S From 15mm bonded for TS15, 30 unbounded 35mm floating domestic (40mm commercial) 35mm UFH pipes with HTC FOOT TRAFFIC 24-48 hours SCREED SUPER POWERS Up to 2000m2 per day productivity Joints at 30-40 linear meters Very low shrinkage Minimal cracking Will not curl No reinforcement required Eco-friendly calcium sulphate binder Fast-drying option if you don’t want to hold up the program Aggregate Industries Highflow S is a pump applied product. I hope the information helps, please contact us if you require any further information about Highflow S #screed #screeding #construction https://www.speed...

The Essential Guide to Floor Screeding Getting it right – which floor screeding should you choose? Hi, my name is Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award Winning Speed Screed. Today, I am going to take a look at floor screeding, specifically how to choose the type of screeding to meet your needs. At the most basic level, floor screeding is simply applying a combination of sand, cement and water to an existing floor base to provide a strong, stable surface on which to apply a top flooring layer. Although the process is simple, there is a lot more to it than just placing the mixture and walking away. One of the most critical decisions is what type of floor screeding and construction you need. If you get this wrong, it can impact on the quality of the floor, the finish and, ultimately, how long it will last. If floor screeding is done badly, it can become a very expensive and time-consuming problem to rectify, so let's look at types of floor screeding and h...

Self Levelling Floor Compounds Hi, I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of Speed Screed, a Multi-Award Winning Company based in the UK. In this article, I am going to look at how self-levelling floor compounds can help you remove any small imperfections in your floor base before laying final floor coverings. Things to consider when using self-levelling floor compounds These compounds can be used with almost every kind of screed or concrete substrate, but remember to always consider each installation case by case. Substrate preparation must also be considered – as with every other type of screed placement the area must be kept free of dirt, dust and any other contaminants because these prevent proper adhesion. Pay attention to the thickness: Although some exceptional self-levelling floor compounds can cope with depths up to around 50mm, the majority can only be used for depths of 30-40mm and these often need multiple applications or additives. All self-levelling floor compounds should be ...

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I’m Andy Parkin, Managing Director of the Multi-Award-Winning Speed Screed. Today I’m here to give you a little more insight into Ronascreed 1 day overlay. So What is Ronascreed 1 day overlay? RonaScreed 1 Day Overlay is a cement replacement used to rapidly reduce the level of retained moisture within site-batched screeds. This allows floor coverings to be set down much sooner than conventional screeds. Rapid strength gain permits light foot traffic after 6 hours. Drying of screeds incorporating RonaScreed 1 Day Overlay is influenced by heat generated during curing, meaning drying thicker screeds is faster per millimetre of screed thickness. Screeds installed at 50mm thickness can accept moisture-sensitive floor coverings, which require 75% surface RH before laying after only 36 hours. Screeds applied at 75mm thickness, or greater can get the same covers after only 1 day. Just What are the benefits of the Ronascreed 1 day overlay? Cement replacement system for rapid drying screeds Rapi...

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