The Best Benefits Of Liquid Screed

21st July 2020

From a quick drying time to exceptional performance, liquid screed provides a range of fantastic benefits that often make it the industry’s number one choice of construction material. Read on to discover what our concrete experts think are the top benefits of this versatile screed. 

Excellent thermal efficiency 

Liquid screed is the perfect material for installing alongside underfloor heating for two reasons. The first is that it provides excellent thermal efficiency, boasting 2.2W/mk** thermal conductivity – double that of dry screed which has just 1.1W/mk**. The second is due to its liquid form. The ‘flowability’ of liquid screed allows it to flow around the pipes, filling in all the nooks and crannies to ensure the heat is distributed evenly. 

Liquid screed is ready in no time

As liquid screed doesn’t require curing, it dries very quickly which means you can walk on it in as little as 24–48 hours after installation. This quick drying time is especially useful if you’re working on a project that has a tight deadline. In comparison, dry screed takes much longer to dry, up to 7 days, as it needs to be covered and cured.

Better performance than dry screeds

One of the very best benefits of using liquid screed over a more traditional, dry version is that it has a significantly lower risk of shrinking, cracking and curling. So, you can be sure the surface of the screed you install will continue to look great, maintain its strength and perform exactly as it should for many years. 

Quick and clean to install 

Did you know one of the main reasons dry screed fails is because it needs compacting? Liquid screed, on the other hand, is self-levelling, which means it doesn’t require this tricky process that can result in damage later down the line. It also means liquid screed can be installed quickly and with very little mess. In fact, liquid screed can be up to 10 times faster to install than dry screed. 

LGW brings together some of the South’s leading concrete contractors so if you’re looking for quality liquid screed and a reliable, friendly service, get in touch with our team today. Simply call us on 0117 958 2090 or complete and submit our online contact form and we’ll be in touch soon.