Floor Screeding New Alresford

Floor Screeding New Alresford Hampshire (SO24): You should contact a floor screeding company in New Alresford if you are aiming to install under floor heating, have an uneven or damaged floor or are renovating a property or basement. Enabling you to lay a suitable flooring material, (carpets, tiles, boards etc) over it, screeding provides a smooth finish to a rough sub-base. A floor screed is a fundamental aspect of many restoration and building projects in New Alresford.

FLOOR SCREEDING COMPANIES NEW ALRESFORD

It doesn't matter how large or small the room you need to be levelled, a certified floor screeding contractor in New Alresford will have the necessary equipment, knowledge and skills to offer you an outstanding standard of service. After a painstaking assessment of your flooring project, they will be able to advise you on which method of laying is best suited to your floor, and which is the perfect choice of screed to use.

The screeding company will also let you know if a structural engineer is required for your project, to check on flex strength, point loadings and load bearing that your flooring may require to conform with current British Standards and building regulations.

Skilled and qualified tradesmen are necessary for a successful result and will extend the lifespan of your floor by making use of the right type of screed for the intended purpose of your room. A correct blend of screed and the way it is laid is also vital to guarantee the final intergrity of your floor.

Before selecting a floor screeding company from the many operating in the New Alresford area, ask to what standard of finish they are basing their quote, and also ensure that you get multiple estimates. The estimate should be based on what's known as the Surface Regularity, or SR number. SR2 and SR3 may be less expensive options, however the floor screeding finish might have errors and deviations, whilst SR1 guarantees a perfect quality of finish. Any errors or imperfections in the screeding may cause issues with laying flooring because of ridges, indentations, flat spots in the surface.

British Standards BS8204 lays down the regulations and guidelines that all New Alresford screeding companies must follow, and if using specialist screeding solutions, (Cemfloor, Flowcrete, Gypsol etc), they ought to be accredited by the manufacturers as being trained and skilled in their use. This accreditation scheme highlights a company's high quality performance and training in the use of a manufacturer's screeding merchandise.

TYPES OF SCREED

Standard Screeds - Widely used in domestic projects where the mix of sand and cement is perfect for regular footfall usage. The standard screed is a mixture of five parts sand to one of cement. After being laid a standard screed sets at a rate of just 1mm/day.

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

Fast Drying and Advanced Drying Screeds - If you have to use the area as soon as possible a fast drying screed might be a good choice. Drying out at a rate of 3-7mm/day, subject to the specialised mix, they're typically a fibre reinforced screed and are perfect for projects that have tight deadlines.

Self-Levelling or Liquid Screeds - A latex and cement material which can produce the highest standard of finish to SR1 levels. Primarily used to finish off a poor substrate level or damaged floor so as to lay a new flooring surface, like tiles on top of it. These can be as little as 1mm in depth, and thanks to the latex polymers, will still provide high strength.

Fibre Reinforced Screed - Used mostly with under floor heating systems and is the advised choice in such projects. The improved flex and strength provided by the fibres in the screed mix help protect the floor from thermal cracking and shrinkage. The screed will set hard at a rate of 1mm/day.

Polymer Screeds - When a lower thickness of floor is needed because of building requirements, a polymer screed provides a high strength resolution to this situation. Manufacturer's guidelines for curing times differ across the various product ranges.

SCREEDING PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION

To make sure the screeding is of a high quality finish which is hard wearing and durable, time should be spent on carefully preparing the area prior to any screed being poured. The original floor surface should be cleaned to remove any debris, paint, grease and oil that might adversely affect the bond of the screeding.

Any cleansing products which are used in this process shouldn't leave any residues, and the floor surface must be allowed to dry by itself naturally. At this stage cracks should be repaired as these can easily travel up through your newly laid screed and be reflected in the finished surface. During a site survey your New Alresford screeding contractor will notice what preparation work is needed before any actual screeding commences.

A damp proof membrane (DPM) will be installed after the preparation work has been concluded to stop ground dampness affecting the screed and floor materials. There may be 2 or 3 layers of varying thickness polythene to act as barriers between the screed and the insulation layer.

If your property is situated in a place where radon gas is present an additional barrier layer is necessary to prevent radon gas from seeping through. If radon gas is present in severe doses then a complete ventilation system might be needed underneath the screed which will extract any gases that are seeping in from ground level.

As soon as these steps have been taken the screeding company will apply a sealant or primer to the prepared base surface. A primer assists in the screed bonding process to the base and membranes and different types exist based on which screed type is being applied. Owing to their special nature, only certified screeding contractors in New Alresford are capable of using them safely and correctly and using bespoke equipment for this task.

This is the time that under floor heating can be laid out in the correct manner and installed. Insulation panels can be positioned and the cabling and heating pipes will be securely fastened to prevent any movement whilst the screed is poured. Warmth will be evenly spread across the floor in a professionally fitted underfloor heating system, and along with it being an efficient choice of heating, it's a great choice for most New Alresford home restoration projects.

The screed can now be mixed and prepared in situ and spread onto the base surface. The particular requirements of the room will determine the form of screeding that's used. Remember that even quick drying and advanced screeds have a minimum of 24 hours before you can walk on any laid surfaces and a minimum 72 hours before any flooring materials can be applied. If you are aiming to end up with a nicely finished and durable floor surface you must follow the manufacturer's guidelines with regards to standard and heavy duty screeds where this timescale will be increased.

Once the screeding has set it can be quality checked to determine its SR standard. The basic SR test uses a two metre long straight-edge to check for any fluctuations in the screed surface.

• SR1 - Disparities of 3mm or less as measured over the entire area shows your screed floor to be of the best quality and specified as SR1.

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

• SR3 - If the deviation around the whole space is ten millimetres or less the quality of the screeding is classified as SR3 and is suitable for utility and garage areas.

There might also be a requirement for a qualified structural engineer to conduct a soundness test. The assessment will make certain that your newly laid screed surface is suitable for the load bearing requirements specified in the original site survey. An assessment called the drop hammer test is conducted on several areas of the screed and the results noted. Any screed flooring that has load bearing requirements must be okayed by a fully qualified structural engineer obeying the British Standards BS8204 regulations. (Tags: Floor Screed New Alresford, Screeding New Alresford, Floor Screeding New Alresford, Floor Screeding Services New Alresford).

Floor screeding is available in New Alresford and also in nearby places like: Medstead, Fobdown, Gilbert Street, Kitwood, Itchen Abbas, Ropley, Old Alresford, Gundleton, Abbotstone, Cheriton, Swarraton, Northington, Ropley Soke, Ropley Dean, Avington, New Cheriton, Itchen Stoke, Ovington, Tichborne, Bighton, Bishop's Sutton, and in these postcodes SO24 9EQ, SO24 9PT, SO24 9PF, SO24 9HG, SO24 9HW, SO24 9DD, SO24 9JX, SO24 9PD, SO24 9DE, and SO24 9AU. Local New Alresford floor screeders will most likely have the telephone dialling code 01962 and the postcode SO24. Checking this will guarantee that you are accessing locally based screeding. New Alresford homeowners are able to benefit from these and various other flooring related services. If you need to obtain a price quote for screeding services, this can easily be accomplished by clicking on the "Quote" banner.

Latex Screeds

When a floor's surface needs a level of flexibility, it may be best to use a latex self-levelling screeding. Latex floor screeds come in two parts - a bottle and a bag - with a bottle that contains liquid latex, and a bag that contains a cement based compound. The latex liquid additive replaces the water that's used in standard screeds, meaning that it's quicker drying and more flexible.

This latex screed compound is used to level a sub-floor before the final decorative surface is installed. This screed is suitable for use on sub-floors of wood, concrete, stone tiles, asphalt and sand/cement, to provide a smooth, resilient surface that is ideal for the application of flooring adhesives. Even when there is movement in your sub-floor, this type of latex floor screed will produce a flexible, crack-free finish.

When an unbonded screed is being laid over a layer of either thermal or acoustic insulation (i.e. a floating screed), latex floor screeds aren't a suitable choice, because in this case (usually when screeding over underfloor heating), you will probably need a screed thickness of 50-65mm.

Granolithic Screeding New Alresford

Granolithic screeding is an extremely popular flooring material that's used widely in heavy-duty environments because of its durability and strength. It's made from a mixture of cement, sand, aggregate, and sometimes pigments, which are combined to form a mortar-like mixture. The mixture is poured onto the floor and then smoothed to a level surface.

This technique is generally used in industrial and commercial buildings, high-traffic residential areas, and spaces that require abrasion and chemical resistance. The resulting surface is durable, easy to clean, and provides the ideal base for other flooring materials.

The granolithic screeding process involves preparation of the concrete base, mixing the screed mixture, laying the mixture, and allowing it to cure. Appropriate application and curing techniques are vital for the longevity and strength of the screed. The screed must be completely cured before any further flooring materials are laid.... READ MORE.

Screed Floor Removal New Alresford

To remove a screed floor, one must extract and eliminate the existing screed from the surface. Floor upgrades or renovations often call for this step to be carried out. Specialist equipment and techniques are essential in the removal process to efficiently break down and eliminate the layer of screed. This allows for the preparation of the surface for new flooring material or other alterations. With expertise in screed floor removal, contractors safely and proficiently remove the old screed, offering the floor a renewed opportunity for upgrades, repairs or design alterations. (62299 - Screed Removal New Alresford)

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Floor Screeding Near New Alresford

Also find: Itchen Stoke floor screeding, Cheriton floor screeding, Medstead floor screeding, Swarraton floor screeding, Gundleton floor screeding, Ropley Dean floor screeding, Northington floor screeding, New Cheriton floor screeding, Kitwood floor screeding, Gilbert Street floor screeding, Bighton floor screeding, Ropley floor screeding, Old Alresford floor screeding, Bishop's Sutton floor screeding, Ovington floor screeding, Ropley Soke floor screeding, Abbotstone floor screeding, Avington floor screeding, Itchen Abbas floor screeding, Fobdown floor screeding, Tichborne floor screeding and more. All these locations are covered by companies who do screeding. To deliver high-quality flooring services, these seasoned specialists have the required know-how and expertise. Whether it's for commercial or domestic properties, they're well-versed in the art of screeding, ensuring that the task is executed to the highest possible standards. Local residents can get quotes by clicking here.

Floor Screeding Services New Alresford

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