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Floor Screeding Barnstaple Devon (EX31): A floor screeding professional can assist with renovations, level a damaged or uneven floor or help to install underfloor heating on your Barnstaple home, when necessary. Floor screeding gives a smooth, level finish to a basic sub-base floor, and allows you to lay your final layer of flooring material, (tiles, carpets, boards etc) over it. Floor screeding will provide a durable, quality finish for any room.

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It does not matter how small or large the area is that you need levelling, an established floor screeding specialist in Barnstaple will have the necessary know-how, skills and equipment to give you an outstanding standard of service. They will be able to assess the project and ascertain the correct type of screed you require and how best to apply it.

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It might be necessary, depending on the proposed use of the area, for a structural engineering survey to abide by building regulations on flex strength, point loadings and load requirements of the screed floor.

Working with a skilled and qualified specialist will guarantee you use the proper form of screed for the room's intended usage to extend the lifespan of your floor. There are numerous kinds of screed and choosing the appropriate mix and installation approach is essential if you are to create a quality floor that is fit for purpose and long-lasting.

There are numerous screeding contractors in and around Barnstaple so see if you can get multiple estimates for your floor screeding project before picking a company and know to what standard of finish is it for. The estimate should be based on what's called the Surface Regularity, or SR calculation. SR1 is the best level, and whilst SR2 and SR3 might be less costly at first glance, they do not guarantee a totally flat or even floor surface. An SR2 or SR3 level may mean there will be ridges or flat spots that may cause issues when installing your final flooring materials.

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All Barnstaple screeding companies must follow British Standards (BS8204) and should have some kind of accreditation from the manufacturers of specialised screeding equipment and materials, e.g. Flowcrete, Gypsol, Cemfloor. A company holding accreditations indicates that they've been assessed and trained in the use of these screeding products and can provide a top notch service in all aspects of their installation.

For larger floor screeding projects in schools, shopping centres, factories, restaurants, warehouses and hospitals, skilled commercial screeders in Barnstaple will be needed.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - Frequently used in residential flooring projects where the mixture of sand and cement is perfect for basic floor traffic use. This mixture comprises a five to one ratio of sand to cement. Once it has been laid this 5:1 ratio will dry at a rate of 1mm per day.

Liquid or Self-Levelling Screeds - Used to produce the highest quality of finish, especially in SR1 levels of screeding, by a latex and cement material. The self-levelling compound provides a smooth and level surface over a damaged floor or rough substrate to allow all flooring materials to be laid. They can be as little as one millimetre thick, and due to the latex polymers, will still provide high strength.

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - If you have to use the floor ASAP a fast drying screed can be employed. They're typically a fibre reinforced kind of screed which can dry at a rate of between 3-7mm per day and are employed in time dependent flooring projects.

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Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Developed for maximum durability and strength in places where traffic is high or specific loading of the floor is required.

Polymer Screeds - A high strength flooring solution where a reduced screed thickness is necessary. Owing to their different chemical compositions, these screeds have varying drying times which you can verify by reading manufacturer's own product guidelines.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The preferred choice by professional contractors for use with underfloor heating systems. The fibres in this screed increase overall durability and strength whilst also protecting against thermal cracking and shrinkage. The screed will dry out at a rate of roughly 1mm/day.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To enable the screeding to be of a high quality finish that's hard wearing and durable, time must be spent on carefully preparing the area before any screeding material is laid. Any debris, paint, oil and grease on the existing floor level can adversely affect the bonding of the screed, and must be eradicated.

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Any cleansing products used during this phase shouldn't leave any residues, and the floor base must be permitted to dry out naturally. It is essential to repair any cracks in the base to avoid them being reflected and "travelling" upwards into the newly screeded floor. A decent Barnstaple screeding contractor will address such issues during a on-site survey and make sure that all preparations are completed before moving on to the next steps in the screeding process.

To protect the flooring materials and screeding layer from moisture rising up from the ground, a DPM (damp proof membrane) will have to be laid. There could be 2 or 3 layers of different thicknesses of polythene to act as barriers between the screed and the insulation layer.

If your home is located in an area where radon is found an extra barrier layer is required to stop radon gas from seeping through. If radon gas is present in severe doses then a complete ventilation and extraction system may be installed underneath the screed which will remove any gases that are seeping in from ground level.

The final step of surface preparation is the spraying or painting of a primer or sealant. A primer assists in the screed bonding correctly to the base and membranes and different varieties exist based upon which type of screed is being applied. Devices such as airless sprays can be used to apply a primer or sealant, which should be done by qualified screeding installers in Barnstaple following the manufacturer's guidelines and safety advice.

Now is the time that under floor heating can be laid out in the correct manner and installed. Insulation panels will be arranged and the cables and heating pipes will be firmly mounted to prevent any movement whilst the screed is being poured. Under floor heating is one of the most effective ways to heat a room and a skillfully installed system should produce even level of warmth across the floor area.

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The screed can now be mixed and prepared in situ and applied to the base surface. Your proposed use of the room will help your screeding specialist on which type of floor screed is best for your requirements. For quick drying screeds there'll be at least a twenty four hour delay before it can be walked over, and a further 3 days minimum before you can install any flooring materials. If you're laying standard or heavy duty screeds the curing time is longer and the manufacturer's guidelines must be followed in order to get the best possible finish to your floor.

You can check the SR level of the finished screeding once it's hard enough for walking on. The test involves the use of a two metre straight edge laid down upon the surface and any variations from true are measured.

  • SR1 - Deviations of 3mm or less being measured over the whole floor area shows your screed to be of the best quality and is categorised as SR1.
  • SR2 - If the screed deviates from the straight edge by 5 millimetres or less it is considered SR2 quality and is the normal standard for commercial and industrial projects.
  • SR3 - For a utility area or room where the finish is comparatively inconsequential the SR3 is the standard and should have a maximum deviation measurement of 10 millimetres or less.

There might also be a requirement for a structural engineer to carry out a soundness test. The assessment will make certain that your new screed surface is suitable for the load bearing requirements set down in the site survey. A drop hammer test will be conducted at several areas on the screed layer and the outcomes documented. Only certified structural engineers following the British Standards BS8204 regulations are permitted to carry out these tests and sign off on the structural safety of screed flooring. (Tags: Screeding Barnstaple, Floor Screeding Services Barnstaple, Floor Screed Barnstaple, Floor Screeding Barnstaple).


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