The benefits of concretes and screed
Quality concrete has incredible potential for immensely high compressive strength. It is an excellent material for the vast majority of pathways, roads, patios, piling, flooring, residential and commercial buildings, marine construction, and plenty more existing structures.
Alongside being incredibly strong, its material properties include being long-lasting, economical, durable and versatile. Concrete is non-combustible, meaning it’s a practical material to have on your property in the event of a fire.
The most significant benefit it can offer is that professionals can batch concrete flooring to fit your specifications and the perfect amount by using volumetric mixers. The most significant difference between concrete and screed is the basic chemistry, and the aggregates used to curate them.
Screed is often utilised by builders and those with a knack for DIY to create a bump-free, smooth finish to the surfaces and internal floors of their home or commercial property.
It can provide incredible aesthetic qualities and improvements compared to a concrete base; however, screed can also lengthen the lifespan of the additional flooring that is typically placed on top or left bare.
With its careful mixture of cement and sharp sand, it can protect the surface from the impact of heavy footfall and constant use. The screed can be laid as the finishing product, especially for commercial or residential spaces – it’s professional-looking.
It is an exceptionally colourful and functional floor material, making them great for commercial spaces like department stores, supermarkets, office buildings, etc. Screeds make for great bases for final floor coverings and finishes, for example, carpets, wood flooring and resin coatings.