Choosing the right floor screed. Choosing the right screed system for the job – is it really that difficult? Surprisingly, it is. And that is because the screed options available today diverge considerably from the traditional cement-based screed. Furthermore, not only each type of screed has its own place; screeding contractors also require manufacturers to […]
Underfloor Heating, a concept first used by the Romans, has an increasing number of takers today, and for very good reasons. In modern homes where energy efficiency, comfort and clean lines figure high on the priority list, underfloor heating ticks all the right boxes. Unlike the traditional gas and electric heating systems, underfloor heating turns […]
At CSC Screeding we know that a job can go wrong for many reasons. To list a few: not enough sand or cement, lack of screed protection, dry time not respected, wrong specifications, datum levels missed and the list goes on. We can influence some of these issues but they are not always our responsibility. […]
There are three major problems when installing screeds in cold weather: they can freeze before developing strength, which may lead to screed failure; they set more slowly, extending the curing and drying time; high relative humidity and rain water may irreversibly impact the quality of the screed. Protecting and drying the screed properly even in […]
Careful planning at the outset, as well as during a screeding task, is critical to complete projects on schedule and within budgets. The top screeding contractors have demonstrated repeatedly that efficient planning can help deliver projects before deadlines. But why is it so important to complete projects on time? Reputation is just part of the […]
Air bubbles are some of the most common complaints relating to vinyl flooring. Although bubbles can be removed by puncturing or cutting the vinyl to release the air trapped underneath, these repair methods can leave behind visible signs, which will make your floor look unsightly. . Since we know how annoying it is to look […]
All screeds must be protected from direct traffic, impact, friction, and water ingress. Though some fast-drying screeds allow for light-foot traffic as early as 12 hours from the installation, they still need to be protected in order to stop direct impact and wear damage. From polypropylene mesh and corrugated plastic to permeable sheeting, there are […]
We at CSC are really pleased with our new brochure aimed at the high-end property development market. We have cut our teeth on many demanding and highly technical screeding projects. Our teams are used to delivering to SR1, SR2 and S3 standards in terms of the flatness of the screed. In high-end properties there can […]
Screed failure can occur at any time. However, enlisting the services of an experienced screeding contractor, able to provide high-quality materials, choose the right screed for each job, and install flawless screeds 99% of the time, is one thing a builder can do to ensure the best possible outcome. With all the extensive, high-value construction […]
One essential thing home owners tend to overlook is that floor screed must be dry enough to develop adequate strength to undertake the expected loading and covering. To prevent deterioration due to high moisture content, screeders always let screeds dry for a prescribed length of time, before the floor finisher undertakes a moisture test. For […]
Sunday March 22nd was a lovely spring day and the CSC cycle team completed 56 km for the formerly named Iain Rennie Hospice charity. The route took in the Chiltern Hills and passed Mr Cameron’s weekend pad, Chequers. The route was mostly ok with a couple of steep climbs which had our team putting in […]
Yeah ok, we are starting out pretty corny and you would expect me to say “My name is Bond, James Bond.” But I won’t. We at CSC are really lucky to be located not too far away from the Pinewood film studios. In fact our screed has appeared in two previous Bond movies. It’s all […]