Cemfloor Liquid Screeds

This presentation examines the different types of screed used in the construction industry. Topics covered will include advantages and disadvantages of each type of screed, methods of installation, the drying process and factors effecting drying time. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of: - The different screeds available on the market - The benefits of various screeds - How screed dries and potential problems that can be encountered on siteThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely

The CPD provides guidelines on the requirements and procedures to ensure that a screed is intalled in such a way as to minimise the risk of and failure of the screed. Although general in this and including guidence on site and installation procedures, particular emphasis is given to those aspects that should be considered at specification stage.By the end of this seminar delegates should have:1. An understanding of the aspects governing choise of screed material.2. Knowledge of the capabilities of the main types of screed available.3. An understanding what can cause failures of floor screeds or of soft flooring. 4. An understanding how screeds dry and how to ascertain moisture content.5. A clearer view of the decision making options when specifying screeds.

The presentation looks at the principles behind designing systems that make use of screeds. Primarily this looks at underfloor heating and acoustics in buildings, with a very brief look at three other interesting construction products that make use of screeds.The outline is:Under floor heatingHow heat worksHow screeds work with underfloor heating systemsDesign of UFH SystemsAcoustics in buildingsHow sound travels in buildingsThe requirementsCritical points of detailingInteresting possibilitiesProfiled steel decksPIPC PlanksPumped insulationEnvironmental considerations