It radiates a raw, unpolished elegance and blends seamlessly into the modern, minimalist design - the exposed screed! This trendy flooring reveals its full beauty in the bathroom in particular, combining stylish aesthetics with striking functionality. But what makes exposed screed the perfect choice for your bathroom? How does it harmonize with moisture, warmth and the [...]
It's heating season. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures cooler. You may have noticed that even though the heating is on, some rooms feel unpleasantly cool and anything but comfortable. You try to counteract this by turning up the radiator, but still feel a cool draught. This sounds a lot like the presence of thermal bridges in your [...]
The right screed impact sound insulation is a decisive 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 disruptive, 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 recognize asbestos in the floor and act correctly Do you live or work in an older building and wonder how you can recognize asbestos in the floor? A legitimate question, as many buildings from the last century contain building materials in which asbestos was used. Previously valued for its durability and fire protection properties, asbestos [...]
You know the feeling: in the cold season, you walk into the room and your feet instinctively search for a warm surface. Wouldn't it be nice if the entire floor - whether tiles or laminate - radiated exactly this cozy warmth? Modern underfloor heating makes exactly that possible. But the advantages of underfloor heating go far [...]
In the past, screed was only known as the base for the actual floor covering. It was the layer between (hopefully) efficient insulation and a beautiful parquet, tile or laminate floor. Nowadays, screed can do much more. It is used not only as an intermediate layer, but also for the installation of underfloor heating or even shines as a visible screed instead of an additional floor covering. [...]
Anhydrite screed is probably the most popular option among builders. However, in addition to its many advantages, it also has some disadvantages, which is why you should consider whether anhydrite screed is the right choice for your project before installation. In today's article, we explain the properties of CA and provide 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 look at insulating your floors and the different types of insulation and materials. Find out below which insulation materials are suitable for your floor and how you can increase thermal efficiency [...]
According to a recent residential survey by Interhyp, the majority of German tenants are keen to own their own property. For 72% of those surveyed, buying a house or apartment is one of their most fervent wishes. In order to feel really comfortable, renovation or even refurbishment measures are often necessary. A pleasant warmth, a low noise level 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 [...]
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