We had our cement screed installed on June 6th and 7th. The screed then cured for three weeks with ventilation occurring 1 to 3 times per day. This was followed by a three-week heating program with varying temperatures. After that, the heating continued for another week at a moderate temperature. By mid-August, the living room (which receives intense sunlight from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.) was ready for flooring installation. The other rooms (bedroom, children's rooms, etc., all with less sun exposure) were still too damp. Therefore, heating was intensified for another two weeks along with ventilation 3 to 4 times daily. The weather was not very helpful during this time, being very humid yet fairly warm at 20-26°C (68-79°F) most of the time.
By now, the screed has been curing for over three months, or 14 weeks, and the floor installer has measured moisture levels between 2.0 and 2.4 CM (centimeters) across the rooms. As I understand it, we aim to reach below 1.8 CM. Actually, moisture readings below 2.0 CM were recorded about two weeks ago, but today’s measurements were above that level again.
We moved in last weekend and would obviously like to complete the rooms and start using them.
What can we do to achieve readiness for flooring installation?
By now, the screed has been curing for over three months, or 14 weeks, and the floor installer has measured moisture levels between 2.0 and 2.4 CM (centimeters) across the rooms. As I understand it, we aim to reach below 1.8 CM. Actually, moisture readings below 2.0 CM were recorded about two weeks ago, but today’s measurements were above that level again.
We moved in last weekend and would obviously like to complete the rooms and start using them.
What can we do to achieve readiness for flooring installation?
tomtom79 schrieb:
PS: Don’t forget to add significant electricity costs for the dehumidifiers.Oh yes, I think we paid around 600 EUR just for electricity alone.
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