Hello dear forum,
I have a question.
Due to delays caused by the pandemic, our builder now wants to use a screed with a drying accelerator. This would supposedly be ready for the floor covering after 5 days.
Of course, we are happy that we don’t have to wait 6 weeks for the heating phase.
However, we are also wondering if this type of screed has any disadvantages. I did some research online but couldn’t really find much, and many reports are quite old.
That’s why I thought I’d ask what you think about it.
For floor coverings, glued hardwood flooring is planned for the ground floor, floating hardwood flooring on the upper floor, and tiles in the upper-floor bathroom. In the basement, all rooms will have tiles except for the office, where we are installing laminate.
I would really appreciate your opinions.
Regards,
Ivonne
I have a question.
Due to delays caused by the pandemic, our builder now wants to use a screed with a drying accelerator. This would supposedly be ready for the floor covering after 5 days.
Of course, we are happy that we don’t have to wait 6 weeks for the heating phase.
However, we are also wondering if this type of screed has any disadvantages. I did some research online but couldn’t really find much, and many reports are quite old.
That’s why I thought I’d ask what you think about it.
For floor coverings, glued hardwood flooring is planned for the ground floor, floating hardwood flooring on the upper floor, and tiles in the upper-floor bathroom. In the basement, all rooms will have tiles except for the office, where we are installing laminate.
I would really appreciate your opinions.
Regards,
Ivonne
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nordanney29 Jun 2021 10:17OWLer schrieb:
This relationship, derived from concrete technology, results in a drying time of 6 x 6 x 1.6 = 57.6 days for a six-centimeter (2.4-inch) thick screed – that’s almost two months! Correct. But that applies to an unheated screed.
OWLer schrieb:
I believe I was told a 6-week period for the screed to be ready for covering by the general contractor. Playing it safe. Everything has to be perfect to achieve these short times. Weather, heating, and so on.
OWLer schrieb:
In my opinion, what is done between screed and moving in is just "peanuts," or am I mistaken?
Setting up equipment for heating and ventilation Well, no heating means no screed heating 😉
OWLer schrieb:
In my opinion, what is done between screed and moving in is just "peanuts," or am I mistaken? Yes, but it still takes time in the end. It doesn’t just happen instantly.
OWLer schrieb:
My understanding is that about 4 weeks after screed, painting work can start, which again takes about 4 weeks. You should definitely wait before starting painting after laying the screed. The humidity inside the house will be so high that it feels like being in a sauna (if the heating is on). Whether this takes 4 weeks, 3, or 5 is basically the same in the end.
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