The right screed impact sound insulation is a crucial factor in increasing living comfort in a building. Sound bridges, through which impact sound is transmitted from one floor to another, can not only be annoying, but can also be a cause of conflict in apartment buildings. To ensure efficient screed impact sound insulation, you should pay particular attention to the following three aspects [...]
How to detect asbestos in the floor and act correctly Do you live or work in an older building and are wondering how you can detect asbestos in the floor? A legitimate question, because many buildings from the last century contain building materials in which asbestos was used. Once valued for its durability and fire protection properties, asbestos […]
You know the feeling: In the cold season you enter the room and your feet instinctively search for a warm surface. Wouldn't it be nice if the entire floor - whether tile or laminate - radiated exactly this cozy warmth? Modern underfloor heating makes exactly that possible. The advantages of underfloor heating go far […]
In the past, screed was only known as the substrate for the actual floor covering. It was the layer between a (hopefully) efficient insulation and a beautiful parquet, flow or laminate floor. Nowadays screed can do much more. It is not only used as an intermediate layer, but also for the installation of underfloor heating or even as a gloss finish instead of an additional floor covering. [...]
Anhydrite screed is probably the most popular variant among builders. Nevertheless, in addition to many advantages, it also has some disadvantages, which is why you should consider whether anhydrite screed is the right choice for your project before installing it. In today's article we will explain the properties of CA and give tips for alternatives. What is […]
A warm house in every season and with the lowest possible heating costs: With the right insulation, this doesn't have to remain a dream. In today's article we deal with the insulation of your floors and the different types of insulation and materials. Find out below which insulating materials are suitable for your floor and how you can increase thermal efficiency […]
According to a current study by Interhyp, the majority of German tenants are enthusiastic about owning their own property. For 72% of those surveyed, buying a house or apartment is one of their most cherished desires. In order to feel really comfortable, renovation or even refurbishment measures are often necessary. A pleasant warmth, a poor background noise and an individual design are […]
Exposed screed or floor coating – which floor is right for me? Germany's floors are experiencing a new trend. The elemental look of exposed screed and large-area floor coatings is increasingly meeting the taste of German tenants and homeowners. But what is it about industrial flooring that makes it so appealing for residential use as […]
Screed is a jointless, resilient and flexible flooring for residential, commercial and industrial areas. Depending on the material, sealing and installation, it is possible to achieve different application goals with the screed structure, for example as a heating screed, sloping screed or as protection against aggressive chemicals. The adjustment of the screed construction height also […]
Fair-faced screed or floor coating - which floor is right for me? Germany's floors are experiencing a new trend. The elementary look of fair-faced screed and large-area floor coatings is increasingly appealing to German tenants and homeowners. But what makes industrial floors so attractive for living areas? A quick look at the pros and cons might […]
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