If I google about screed it is said everywhere that I can walk on it after 24-48 hours. My builder said I can walk after 1-2 weeks only, and they may even place some boards on it to spread the load. I've got screed done 12 days ago and it still looks pretty wet. I don't really understand how could it be that the screed (which is essentially sand and cement mix) could take that much to set? I know that to fully set it takes a month roughly, but usually it is quite solid in a couple of days. Is my case normal? Has anyone heard of screeds that take 1-2 weeks to start walking on?
Weak screed?
- Thread starter Evgeny
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Covered mine with plastic sheeting, the longer it takes to dry the stronger it becomes.
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I've uploaded a video where the screed is 13 days old.
I can easily dent it with minimal pressure. I have a feeling there is virtually no cement in it. Is it too weak? Is it unacceptable? Are there any regulations re screed strength? Where do I request an official inspection of it? Is it Building Control Officer's responsibility?
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