| DIAMOND POLY FIBRE SCREED | TRADITIONAL SAND CEMENT | |
|---|---|---|
| DRYING TIMES | 30mm per week (Test show 60mm per week) | 1mm per day 50mm= 2 months before floor finishes can be laid. |
| FOOT TRAFFICKING | 24 hours | 7 days, screeds should not be trafficked in this time |
| INSTALLATION | Licensed applicator, completely controlled from spec to installation. | No control! Anyone can lay this type of screed |
| GUARANTEES | 10 years Guarantee against failure including the application in accordance with BS 8204 Part 1 2003 | No Guarantee's |
| TECHNICAL BACK UP | FREE BRE drop hammer testing FREE Carbide Moisture Testing | No Technical back up |
| STRENGTHS | Over 40N/mm2 after 28 daysDepending on Mix Design | Lucky to achieve 15 N/mm2 after 28 days |
| SHRINKAGE | 0.40 Water/ cement ratio therefore, controlled shrinkage | Full water content, high cement ratio means high risk of shrinkage |
| MIXING | Controlled mixing force action mixers, as per BS 8204 Part 1 | No Control even ready mix large drum mixers. |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Full N.B.S/CSi specifications written around project guaranteed by Diamond Admixtures | Architect/Designer responsible for writing specification |
| COST m2 | SAME PRICE AS SAND CEMENT SCREEDS | SAME PRICE AS SAND CEMENT SCREEDS |
| SYSTEMS | Complete systems, primers, fillers, acoustic screeds, fibres etc.. | No System, use all types of different products from different manufacturers. |
Licensed Applicator for
Middle East - GCS