Book Description

THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

Failures: shrinkage-cracking and curling; crushing of screeds under flooring; reduced impact sound resistance; damp-staining of wall plaster

Defects: poor batching, mixing, compaction, curing; screed too thin or weak; bridging of floating screeds; insufficient drying out time; wet screed in contact with wall plaster

Key Information

Author

BRE Housing Defects Prevention Unit

Date

01-May-1984

ISBN

Defect Action Sheet 52 (Site)

Format

2 pages

Subject/keywords

Defect Action Sheet 52, DAS52, concrete floors, flooring, cement screeds, monolithic screeds, floating screeds, mortar mix, compaction, curing.

Publisher

BRE Archive

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