Floor Screeding Burnham-on-Sea Somerset (TA8): If you are hoping to install under floor heating, have an uneven or damaged floor or are restoring a property or basement, then making contact with a specialist floor screeding contractor in Burnham-on-Sea is the best option. Before you are able to lay a suitable floor covering, be it tile, wood or carpet, the floor surface needs to be as flat as is possible; which is why screeding a floor is sometimes needed. Floor screeding can provide a durable, quality surface for almost any room.
FLOOR SCREEDING CONTRACTORS BURNHAM-ON-SEA
Whatever size room you are remodeling, a local screeding specialist in Burnham-on-Sea will provide you with the experience and correct working methods to establish the perfect base for your floors. After assessing your project they will advise you on the perfect choice of screeding and which strategy for laying it is most suitable for your situation.
They will also assess if a structural engineer is necessary to ensure any load bearing, point loadings and flex strength are met as outlined by building and construction regulations.
The skills and training that a certified screeding specialist brings to your project should guarantee a successful outcome and help to lengthen the lifespan of your floors. There are many different types of screed and picking the correct mix and laying process is essential to achieve a quality floor that is both fit for purpose and hard-wearing.
Before deciding on a screeding company from the many operating in the Burnham-on-Sea area, ask to what standard of finish they're basing their quotation, and also ensure that you get multiple price quotes. The quotation may be based on what is known as the SR, or Surface Regularity calculation. SR1 is the best quality, and whilst SR2 and SR3 may be cheaper initially, they don't guarantee a totally even or flat surface. Any errors or imperfections in the final screeding can cause problems in laying flooring because of ridges, flat spots, indentations in the surface.
British Standards BS8204 sets down the regulations and guidelines that all Burnham-on-Sea screeding contractors are required to follow, and if applying specialist screeding solutions, (Gypsol, Flowcrete, Cemfloor etc), they ought to be certified by the manufacturers as being trained and skilled in their use. A contractor holding accreditation proves that they have been assessed and trained in the use of these screeding products and can deliver a high standard of service in all areas of their installation.
Commercial screeders in Burnham-on-Sea will generally undertake screeding projects in shops, hospitals, factories, pubs, warehouses and schools.
TYPES OF SCREED
Standard Screeds - This is acceptable for normal residential use and is a combination of cement and sand. The ratios involved in standard screeds are 5 parts sand to 1 part cement. Once it has been laid this 5:1 ratio will dry at a rate of 1mm each day.
Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - If there's a need to press ahead urgently with the flooring due to time constraints, this screed dries much quicker than standard screeds. They are typically a fibre reinforced type of screed that dries out at a rate of between 3-7mm/day per day and are employed in time critical flooring projects.
Polymer Screeds - These provide a high level of strength with a minimal thickness. Manufacturer's guidelines for setting times differ across the various product ranges.
Industrial and Heavy Duty Screed - A screed that is designed for heavy traffic and high load areas where the maximum possible durability and strength is necessary.
Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - A latex and cement solution which can produce the highest standard SR1 finish. This self-levelling compound provides a clean and level surface over a damaged floor or rough substrate to allow all forms of flooring materials to be laid. This liquid screed can be poured to a depth of only one millimetre, but will still provide a strong surface to take a selection of flooring materials.
Fibre Reinforced Screed - Mostly used with under floor heating and is the suggested choice in such projects. This is due to the increased durability and protection against thermal cracking and shrinkage provided by the fibres within the screed mix. It has a drying rate of one millimetre per day.
SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
To make certain the screeding is of a high quality finish that is durable and hard wearing, time must be devoted to carefully preparing the area prior to any screeding material being poured. The existing floor surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned to eradicate any debris, grease, oil and paint which can affect the bond of the screed.
If cleansing products were used it's important to remove any remnants of soap or detergent, and allow the floor surface to dry naturally. At this point any cracks need to be repaired since these can easily travel up through the laid screed and be reflected in the finished surface. A site survey will enable your Burnham-on-Sea screeding installer to identify these preparation areas and complete them before starting to lay the screeding.
To shield the screeding layer and flooring materials from moisture rising up through the ground, a damp proof membrane (DPM) must be laid. The DPM is made of thick polythene and different layers could be used to serve as a moisture barrier and air insulating layer for the screed.
If the area is susceptible to radon then another barrier is required to prevent the gas from entering from the ground. If radon is present in severe doses then a complete ventilation and extraction system may be installed underneath the layer of screed which will extract any gases that are seeping in from the ground.
The final stage of the surface preparation process is the spraying or painting of a sealer or primer. These sealers and primers will make sure the screed bonds effectively to the base surface and help accomplish a good quality finished floor. Devices such as airless sprays can be used to apply a sealant or primer, by certified screeding companies in Burnham-on-Sea sticking to the manufacturer's guidelines and safety advice.
If you're installing under floor heating, now is the time that it will need to be correctly laid out and installed. The underfloor heating system is laid out in the correct pattern and attached firmly to insulation panels to avoid any movement during screed installation process. Warmth will be evenly spread across the floor in an expertly fitted under floor heating system, and along with it being an efficient method of heating, it's a great choice for the majority of Burnham-on-Sea home restoration projects.
Needless to say, if you are not putting in underfloor heating, you can just ignore this stage and apply the screed. Your proposed use of the room will assist your screeding specialist on what kind of screed is perfect for your needs. Don't forget that even quick drying and advanced screeds have a minimum of 24 hours before you can walk over any laid surface and at least three days before any floor coverings can be fitted. This period is longer for heavy duty and standard screeds and the manufacture's instructions should be followed to create the optimum finish and durability of the floor.
You can assess the SR level of the completed screeding once it's set enough to walk on. Through the use of a 2 mtr straight-edge the surface is checked for any ridges, dips and deviations in the screed surface.
- SR1 - Over the whole floor area, if there are no deviations of more than three millimetres from the straight-edge, then you have a top specification SR1 standard surface.
- SR2 - If the screeded surface has a deviation from the straight-edge of 5mm or less it is SR2 quality and is the normal standard for industrial and commercial projects.
- SR3 - If the deviation is 10mm or less the screeding quality is categorised as SR3 and is highly suitable for garage and utility areas.
It might also be necessary for a qualified structural engineer to perform a soundness test. Using specialised equipment the engineer will assess the screeding strength and viability of use in a load bearing setting. The screeding should be subjected to a drop hammer test to assess flexibility and strength in specific areas. Any screed flooring that's got point load requirements must be okayed by a qualified structural engineer heeding the BS8204 regulations. (Tags: Floor Screeding Burnham-on-Sea, Floor Screeding Services Burnham-on-Sea, Screeding Burnham-on-Sea, Floor Screed Burnham-on-Sea).
Screeding is available in Burnham-on-Sea and also in: Berrow, East Brent, Alstone, Edithmead, Bason Bridge, Lympsham, East Huntspill, Mark, Watchfield, Huntspill, Brent Knoll, Wedmore, Walrow, and in these postcodes TA8 1RE, TA8 1PL, TA8 1PQ, TA8 1AS, TA8 2AP, TA8 2AR, TA8 1AE, TA8 1QH, TA8 1AZ, and TA8 1DA. Local Burnham-on-Sea floor screeders will probably have the postcode TA8 and the dialling code 01278. Verifying this can confirm that you access locally based screeding. Burnham-on-Sea homeowners can benefit from these and numerous other related services. Click on the "Quote" banner to obtain floor screeding price quotes.
Latex Screed Burnham-on-Sea
When the make-up of your floor's surface means that a certain amount of flexibility is needed, it will be an advantage to use a latex screed, as opposed to one with a rigid finish. Latex screeds come in 2 parts - a bag and a bottle - with a bottle that contains liquid latex, and a bag that contains a cement powder. Latex screeds are quicker drying and more flexible than standard screeds, as the water that's normally used is substituted for the liquid latex.
This latex compound is used for levelling-out subfloors prior to the laying of your chosen decorative surface. Providing a resilient, smooth surface that's ideal for the application of flooring adhesives, this screeding is is appropriate for use on sub-floors of quarry tiles, sand/cement, wood, concrete and asphalt. This type of latex screeding will produce a crack-free, flexible finish, even if there happens to be a bit of movement in your subfloor.
When using a "floating" screed, i.e. when screed is being laid on top of underfloor heating, thicknesses of 50mm-75mm may be required, and latex screeds aren't appropriate for this purpose.
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Skip Hire Burnham-on-Sea
You are probably going to generate quite a lot of waste whenever you are doing any sort of home improvements or property revamps in Burnham-on-Sea. Subject to your particular situation, screeding will create different quantities of waste. In many cases the tradesperson you are employing will gladly remove the waste that's produced in the course of the project, but beware - quite a few of them don't!
Hiring a skip is by far the easiest way to dispose of this waste. Different sizes of skip are available to suit the quantity of rubbish that you have. The capacities of the most widely used skip sizes are skip bags 1-1.5 yards, mini-skips 2-3 yards, midi-skips 4-5 yards, and builders skips 6-8 yards.
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Floor Screeding Near Burnham-on-Sea
Also find: Huntspill floor screeding, Watchfield floor screeding, East Huntspill floor screeding, Bason Bridge floor screeding, Wedmore floor screeding, Walrow floor screeding, Mark floor screeding, Alstone floor screeding, Edithmead floor screeding, Brent Knoll floor screeding, Berrow floor screeding, Lympsham floor screeding, East Brent floor screeding and more. Screeding services are available in almost all of these areas. The expertise and skills required to provide the best quality flooring services are possessed by these competent professionals. Skilled in the art of screeding, they ensure the finest quality work, whether it's for domestic or commercial properties. Local householders can get price quotes by going here. Why not get started with your floor screeding project right away?
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