Screeding Materials
Liquid anhydrite and sand-and-cement screed are the level layers poured over UFH pipes before the final floor goes down. Get the product, depth, and drying time right or the flooring above it will fail.
Liquid Anhydrite Screed: The Complete UK Guide for Extension Builders
UK guide to liquid anhydrite (calcium sulphate) screed: BS 8204-7 depths, drying rates, laitance removal, UFH commissioning, moisture testing, 2026 prices typically £18-24/m² for 40-100m² projects.
Sand-and-Cement Screed: Mix Ratios, Depths, Drying Times, and When to Choose It
The complete UK guide to traditional sand-and-cement screed: 4:1 mix, BS 8204-1 depths, drying rates, the UFH encapsulation problem, 2026 prices from £11-18/m² material or £20-30/m² installed.