Hello everyone,
I have little experience with screed myself, so a quick question for the experts.
I had screed installed in a 36sqm (387 sqft) extension. Concrete screed was used, and the surface is not completely smooth. Apparently, an additional smoothing layer is needed, which I would have to pay for separately.
In my opinion, when I order screed, it should be suitable to apply a floor covering of my choice directly on top without requiring any further work.
Who is right in this case?
Thank you
I have little experience with screed myself, so a quick question for the experts.
I had screed installed in a 36sqm (387 sqft) extension. Concrete screed was used, and the surface is not completely smooth. Apparently, an additional smoothing layer is needed, which I would have to pay for separately.
In my opinion, when I order screed, it should be suitable to apply a floor covering of my choice directly on top without requiring any further work.
Who is right in this case?
Thank you
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bluetoothtony30 Mar 2024 08:05schubert79 schrieb:
Just because you use anhydrite, it doesn’t change the problem.I’m not the one using it; it’s the contractor.
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chand198630 Mar 2024 22:23schubert79 schrieb:
Just because you use anhydrite does not change the problem.But with the corners breaking off, there is now a new problem. How did this occur according to the contractor? Why is anhydrite screed the solution?
I would like to have the answers to these questions from the original poster’s perspective.
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bluetoothtony31 Mar 2024 08:04chand1986 schrieb:
But with the corners breaking off, there is now a new problem.
How did this occur according to the contractor? Why is an anhydrite screed the solution?
I would like to hear the answers to these questions instead of the original poster. The reason was probably that the heating didn’t work for an extended period, which prevented the screed from properly bonding.
You could only know for sure by sending the material to a lab for testing.
So, here is the plan now.
He will install a new screed and send the material to a lab.
If the issue is due to the material or installation, he will cover the costs. If it is caused by the heating system, I will hold the heating technician responsible.
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chand198631 Mar 2024 08:33bluetoothtony schrieb:
If the problem is with the heating system, I’ll pass it on to the heating engineer.Why you? Him! Usually, the insurers of both parties should handle that behind the scenes. And who covers the costs if the lab finds nothing?
(I’m just now learning that there are labs for this, too)
bluetoothtony schrieb:
The reason was probably that the heating wasn’t working for an extended period. As a result, the screed didn’t set properly.Was there freezing temperature? Otherwise, heating is not really necessary for the screed. It will still cure as long as there is no frost. The so-called functional heating is used to test the heating system’s operation. The exact heating schedule for the screed is less strict because it’s important that the screed does not heat up too quickly (which could cause cracking). If it stays longer, it actually helps.bluetoothtony schrieb:
The reason was probably that the heating did not work for an extended period. As a result, the screed did not properly cure.Then anyone without underfloor heating would have a problem with the screed.Similar topics