Floor Screeding Shoreham-by-Sea

Floor Screeding Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex (BN43): If you have a damaged or uneven floor, are restoring a property or basement or are aiming to install under floor heating in your Shoreham-by-Sea property, then it is time to think about hiring a professional floor screeding company. Before it is possible to lay a suitable floor covering, whether it is carpet, wood or tile, the floor surface needs to be as flat as is possible; this is why floor screeding is sometimes needed. If you would like your floors to last a long time then floor screeding is the most important factor in any building or renovation project.

FLOOR SCREEDING COMPANIES SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

Whatever size or shape of room or area you are remodeling, a decent screeding company in Shoreham-by-Sea will be able to provide you with the expertise and proper working methods to establish a perfect base for your flooring. They'll be able to assess your project and figure out the correct type of screed you need and how best to apply it.

It may be necessary, according to the intended use of the area, for a survey by a structural engineer to abide by building regulations on point loadings, load requirements and flex strength of the screed floor.

The training and skills that a certified screeding specialist brings to your project should guarantee a high quality end result and help in extending the lifetime of your floor or floors. A correct mix of screed and the techniques used in laying it are also vital to ensure the final quality of your floor.

There are several screeding companies in and around Shoreham-by-Sea so if possible get multiple quotes for your project before selecting a contractor and know to what standard of finish it's for. The estimate could be based on what is called the SR, or Surface Regularity figure. SR2 and SR3 will be less expensive options, but the floor screeding finish may have deviations and errors, whilst SR1 guarantees a pretty much perfect quality of finish. Any error in the final screeding may cause problems in laying flooring due to indentations, flat spots, ridges in the surface.

All Shoreham-by-Sea screeding contractors must comply with British Standards (BS8204) and ought to have some form of accreditation from screeding material and equipment manufacturers, for instance Cemfloor, Gypsol, Flowcrete. The training and testing of a screeding contractor by such manufacturers is underlined by the use of the accreditation scheme, and gives assurances of reliability and safe working practices on any flooring project which involves their materials.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - Used in domestic projects where the combination of cement and sand is ideal for basic footfall usage. This mix comprises a 5 to 1 ratio of sand to cement. Once it has been laid this 5:1 ratio will dry at a rate of one millimetre each day.

Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - Where levels of traffic are expected to be high or heavy loading on the floor is required, heavy duty screeds deliver maximum durability and strength.

Polymer Screeds - When a reduced thickness of floor is necessary due to construction requirements, a polymer screed provides a high strength resolution to the problem. Maker's guidelines for setting times differ across the various product ranges.

Advanced Drying and Fast Drying Screeds - If there is a need to use the area in question at the earliest opportunity a fast drying screed can be used. They're generally a fibre reinforced type of screed that dries out at a rate of between three and seven millimetres per day and are used in time-sensitive flooring projects.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - When a high standard of finish is needed this mix of of cement and latex is employed to produce SR1 level screeding. It's mostly used to provide a smooth, level floor over a poor quality or damaged substrate and enables all types of flooring materials to be used. These can be as little as one millimetre in depth, and because of the latex polymers, will still provide a high strength finish.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - The favourite choice of professional screeders for use in combination with under floor heating systems. The greater strength and flexibility provided by the fibres in this screed help protect the resulting floor from cracking and shrinkage due to heat. At about 1mm per day, it has an identical curing rate to standard screed.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

Screeding companies will need to fully prepare the area prior to any other work so as to ensure a high quality and hard wearing screed flooring. It is vital that all contaminants such as paint, grease, loose debris or oil is eradicated from the floor surface before pouring any screed, as these can affect the bonding process that a good quality floor screed requires.

Any cleansing products which are used in this stage should leave no residues, and the floor base must be allowed to dry out naturally. At this point any cracks need to be repaired since these can travel up through a newly laid screed and be reflected in the finished floor surface. An experienced Shoreham-by-Sea screeding contractor will address these issues during a on-site survey and make certain that all preparations are complete before pressing on with the next stages of the floor screeding process.

To shield the flooring materials and screeding layer from dampness rising up through the ground, a DPM (damp proof membrane) must be laid. Different gauges of special polythene could be used as a damp proof membrane and also act as a barrier for the screed and any insulation panels.

If your house is located in a place where radon is found an extra barrier layer is necessary to stop radon gas from entering. This could be just a simple airtight membrane, or in severe situations a ventilation system will be installed underneath the screeding to draw out any influx of radon gas from ground level.

As soon as the base has been prepared and all DPMs installed, a primer or sealant is then put on. A primer assists in the screed to bond successfully to the base and different types exist depending on which kind of screed is being used. On account of their specialist nature, only skilled screeders in Shoreham-by-Sea are capable of using them safely and correctly and using equipment which is made for this task.

Under floor heating can now be installed and checked before the screed is poured. The wires and heating pipes are securely attached to insulation panels to stop any movement and make certain that they're positioned correctly. Warmth will be spread evenly across a floor area in an expertly installed under floor heating system, and coupled with it being an efficient choice of heating, it is a good choice for the majority of Shoreham-by-Sea home restoration projects.

The screeding can now be prepared in situ and poured onto the base surface. Your intended use of the room will help your screeding company on what form of floor screed is perfect for your requirements. Remember that even quick drying screeds have a minimum of 24 hours before you're able to walk on any screeded surfaces and a minimum 72 hours before any flooring materials can be fitted. If you're looking to wind up with a nicely finished and hard-wearing floor surface you should follow the manufacturer's guidelines with regards to heavy duty and standard screeds where the timescale will be increased.

You can test the SR level of the finished screeding once it is solidified enough to walk on. The standard SR test involves the use of a two metre straight edge to check for any deviations in the screeded surface.

• SR1 - Deviations of 3mm or less being measured across the entire floor area shows your screed to be of the best quality and is categorised as SR1.

• SR2 - The standard flooring in commercial and industrial builds is normally SR2 and has a maximum deviation of five millimetres across the whole screeded floor.

• SR3 - If the deviation is 10mm or less the screeding quality is specified as SR3 and is highly suitable for utility and garage areas.

There may also be a requirement for a qualified structural engineer to conduct a soundness test. Using specialised equipment the structural engineer will establish the screed surface strength and its suitability for use in a load bearing environment. A "drop hammer test" will be performed on various areas of the screed and the outcomes noted. The precise measurement and testing tools mean this can only be undertaken by a qualified structural engineer applying the BS8204 guidelines. (Tags: Screeding Shoreham-by-Sea, Floor Screed Shoreham-by-Sea, Floor Screeding Services Shoreham-by-Sea, Floor Screeding Shoreham-by-Sea).

Floor screeding services are available in Shoreham-by-Sea and also nearby in: Broadwater, Woodmancote, Fishergate, Findon, Goring, Small Dole, Fulking, Upper Beeding, Coombes, Wiston, and in these postcodes BN43 5PP, BN15 8LF, BN43 5FW, BN43 5NP, BN43 5ND, BN43 5GZ, BN43 5FX, BN43 5DB, BN43 5BW, and BN42 4SQ. Locally based Shoreham-by-Sea floor screeders will most likely have the telephone dialling code 01273 and the postcode BN43. Verifying this can confirm you are accessing local floor screeding. Shoreham-by-Sea property owners can benefit from these and many other comparable services. To obtain quotes for floor screeding, you just need to click on the "Quote" banner.

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The Tools That You Will Need For Screeding a Floor

• Trowel
• Floor Profile
• Measure
• Gloves
• Straight Edge
• Shovel
• Heavy Duty Spirit Level
• Wheelbarrow
• Dappling Bar
• Float
• Knee Protection

Floor Screeding Near Shoreham-by-Sea

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