Managing Underfloor Heating in Concrete and Timber Floors

Managing Underfloor Heating in Concrete and Timber Floors

Installing underfloor heating systems demands a technical approach and key modifications to construct the floor. You have to be very careful about choosing the right type of material and insulations. All components, like screed, insulating panels, wood, skirting...
What is Screed, and Why Do You Need it?

What is Screed, and Why Do You Need it?

Knowing and having suitable materials is necessary if you’re working on a construction project. In order to complete your project to the required standard, you’ll need to know about every construction material. One likely less common material is screed, which plays a...
Self Levelling Epoxy Screeds (All Types Explained)

Self Levelling Epoxy Screeds (All Types Explained)

Self-levelling epoxy screeds, also referred to as flow-applied and flowable resin flooring, conform to the contours and surface irregularities of the floor, effectively smoothing out small holes and imperfections. While the term “self-levelling” is...
Electric Underfloor Heating VS Water Underfloor Heating

Electric Underfloor Heating VS Water Underfloor Heating

An underfloor heating system is a great way to heat homes and achieve hot water through a network of robust pipes embedded in the floor. It transforms the floor into a giant heater as the tubes are fitted and fixed into the floor. While pipes are used in the wet...
Complete Guide to Removing Laitance from Screed Surface

Complete Guide to Removing Laitance from Screed Surface

Removing Laitance from Screed A screed is a layer of material applied to a floor surface in the semi-liquid form to level it out and create a smooth, even surface. Although there are several types of screed for a wide variety of surfaces, liquid screed has become the...
A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide for Applying Screed to a Floor

A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide for Applying Screed to a Floor

The DIY application of screed can be carried out relatively easily by following simple steps. You need to get some supplies, and you are good to go. However, it should be remembered that there will always be a difference between the quality of DIY applications and...
All About Underfloor Heating and Liquid Screed

All About Underfloor Heating and Liquid Screed

Underfloor heating is an effective and reliable method of heating your home. These systems are either water or electricity based. The water system (wet underfloor heating) uses hot water from your boiler, while the electric one (dry underfloor heating) uses...