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Hi all,
Looking for some advice please.
I have just built a new kitchen extension which is just under 20 sqm.
The ground level is quite low so we have 100mm of compacted gravel sand etc, damp proof membrane, Then 100mm celotex insulation. Followed by 100mm screed then another layer of damp proof membrane After we have another 100mm celotex insulation and under floor heating pipes clipped onto the boards.
The floor has just had its final layer of screed on it of 65mm couple of days ago.
However, I have only realised that we have forgotten to stick the perimeter edge insulation on the walls. Is this a big problem? What adverse affect will it have? Rather worried about this.
Also, I have been reading about the drying times of screed. There is a lot of information to take in but it seems the general consensus is to allow at least couple of months before commissioning the ufh. I would like to know how long we should wait until we can start to tile?
The screed mix is standard 1 part cement and 4 part sand. I believe the builder added something to make the drying process quicker.
I have installed a radiator in the extension. Will this aid in helping dry the screed?
Out curiosity, what would happen if ufh was turned on to dry the screed?
Any info would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Looking for some advice please.
I have just built a new kitchen extension which is just under 20 sqm.
The ground level is quite low so we have 100mm of compacted gravel sand etc, damp proof membrane, Then 100mm celotex insulation. Followed by 100mm screed then another layer of damp proof membrane After we have another 100mm celotex insulation and under floor heating pipes clipped onto the boards.
The floor has just had its final layer of screed on it of 65mm couple of days ago.
However, I have only realised that we have forgotten to stick the perimeter edge insulation on the walls. Is this a big problem? What adverse affect will it have? Rather worried about this.
Also, I have been reading about the drying times of screed. There is a lot of information to take in but it seems the general consensus is to allow at least couple of months before commissioning the ufh. I would like to know how long we should wait until we can start to tile?
The screed mix is standard 1 part cement and 4 part sand. I believe the builder added something to make the drying process quicker.
I have installed a radiator in the extension. Will this aid in helping dry the screed?
Out curiosity, what would happen if ufh was turned on to dry the screed?
Any info would be much appreciated.
Thank you.