The Advantages of Liquid Screed in Modern Construction

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Screeding is a critical part of any build, forming the base for flooring and ensuring a smooth, level surface. In recent years, liquid screed has become increasingly popular across UK construction projects, replacing traditional sand and cement screeds in many cases. The reasons are clear: it’s faster, more efficient, and better suited to modern building techniques.

This article explores the advantages of liquid screed, its applications, and why it has become a preferred choice for contractors and developers alike.

Speed and Efficiency

One of the most significant benefits of liquid screed is how quickly it can be applied. Thanks to its free-flowing consistency, it can be pumped into place and cover large areas in a single day. This not only saves valuable time but also reduces labour costs, which is a huge advantage for projects under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Perfect for Underfloor Heating

With underfloor heating becoming more common in both residential and commercial developments, liquid screed has emerged as the ideal partner. It flows completely around the heating pipes, removing air gaps and ensuring even heat distribution. The result is a system that’s more efficient and cost-effective to run. explore our screeding services for more information.

High-Quality Finish

Because it self-levels, liquid screed creates an exceptionally smooth and consistent surface. This eliminates the need for extensive levelling work later on and provides a reliable base for all types of floor coverings, from tiles to timber and carpet.

Faster Drying Times

Certain formulations of liquid screed can be walked on within 24–48 hours, with floor finishes laid in just a few days. This allows follow-on trades to return to site sooner and helps to keep the overall project programme moving forward without delays.

A Sustainable Option

Sustainability is a growing priority in the construction sector, and liquid screed supports this shift. Many products incorporate recycled content and produce less waste compared to traditional screeds, making them a more environmentally responsible choice.

Considerations and Best Practice

While liquid screed offers many benefits, it does require the right preparation and expertise. Surfaces need to be properly sealed before pouring to prevent leaks, and specialist pumping equipment is required. Working with experienced contractors is key to getting the best results.

A Sustainable Option

Sustainability is a growing priority in the construction sector, and liquid screed supports this shift. Many products incorporate recycled content and produce less waste compared to traditional screeds, making them a more environmentally responsible choice.

Future Outlook

As the demand for speed, efficiency, and sustainability increases, liquid screed is likely to play an even greater role in the future of construction. With ongoing innovation in mix design and drying technologies, it is set to remain a reliable, high-performance option for years to come.

Final Thoughts

Liquid screed has transformed what was once a slow, labour-intensive process into something faster, cleaner, and more efficient. For developers, contractors, and clients alike, it offers a modern solution that delivers both quality and sustainability.

If you would like to discuss please contact us to arrange a consultation with one of our experts.

Screeding

Broadsword are an approved Flowcrete Installer

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We are proud to announce that we have supplied, installed and handed over over 220,00m2 of Screed, Insulation and DPM in 2022!

This has been made possible by our exceptional management team and the fleet of 16 Putzmeister United Kingdom pumps.

2022 has also seen us become Flowcrete approved installers, allowing us to supply all isocrete specialist screed along with our traditional specialist flowing systems.

Flowcrete is a global manufacturer of high-quality flooring solutions, including epoxy and polyurethane resin flooring, industrial flooring, and car park decking systems. The company has over 35 years of experience in the flooring industry and operates in over 60 countries worldwide.

Flowcrete’s products are designed to meet the unique needs of a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.

There are several reasons why Flowcrete may be a good choice for flooring solutions in various commercial and industrial applications:

  • Durability: designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, chemical spills, and other types of wear and tear that can damage traditional flooring materials.
  • Safety: offer slip resistance, which is important in environments where safety is a top priority.
  • Hygiene: easy to clean and maintain, making them ideal for environments that require a high level of hygiene.
  • Customisation: offers a wide range of colours, patterns, and finishes, allowing customers to create a unique and visually appealing flooring solution that meets their specific needs.
  • Sustainability: committed to sustainability and offers flooring solutions that are eco-friendly and reduce carbon footprint.

This year we are looking to expand our operations, for all enquiries please contact richard@broadsword-group.co.uk or call us on 02380 675888.

 

Broadsword looking to offer innovative new screedboard floor solution

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Broadsword are always trying to find new innovative ways to aid our construction and ensure our clients our offered services which mitigate rising costs whilst increasing productivity. Screedboard is another one of these. Predominently produced to assist the logistical difficulties associated with pumping wet screed to high-rise buildings within tight city centres. The practical installation and adaptable nature of screed board installed within through the floor solutions means that many different projects should consider screed board as an alternative to wet screeds.

Screedboard (A trademark of Cellecta LTD) is an award winning dry screed floorboard designed for acoustic soundproofing and under floor heating applications. It is an interlocking reinforced, high density calcium sulphate (gypsum) board. It is used in place of a free flowing or concrete screed and once laid, looks and feels like a traditional concrete screed. It can also be combined with a resilient layer (ScreedBoard 28) and be used to reduce the transmission of airborne and impact sound through separating floors.

It is ideal for a multitude of floor constructions because of its high density, high impact resistance and hard wearing surface.

There are many benefits to using Screedboard:
  • Excellent soundproofing
  • Efficient underfloor heating
  • No screws required
  • Seamless dry screed finish
  • 100% recycled material
  • Hard wearing surface
  • Accepts ceramic tiles
  • Interlocking edges
  • Easy to cut to size and install

Screedboard 20 is the ultimate for underfloor heating and sound reduction. This dry screed board has the lowest thermal resistance allowing ground water heat pumps and heat recovery to be at their most efficient. ScreedBoard 28 is a composite interlocking dry 20mm screed board, with an 8mm high performance resilient layer. It is the ultimate single layer acoustic overlay treatment, featuring interlocking edges for installation convenience. It is only 28mm thick and is suitable for all types of timber and concrete floor.

Dry screed floors are rapidly being recognised as the ideal solution for new build and refurbishment floors. Supplied in planks, ScreedBoard’s offer a modern, time saving solution that significantly speeds up build times compared to wet screeding methods.

On ground floors dry screed boards can help optimise underfloor heating conditions. On upper floors they can be used for high performance sound proofing (when combined with a resilient layer), or as a combined underfloor heating and sound proofing solution.

Installing a dry screedboard flooring system removes the drying times typically associated with wet screed acoustic flooring systems, screedboard floors are able to accept foot traffic as soon they are installed, allowing workers to install ceramic tiles, carpets and vinyl flooring immediately. Dry screed board sheets can be stored on site until they are required for installation.

Please contact us for more information or to discuss how screedboards could benefit you.
Broadsword Group Totton FC

We are now the proud sponsors of Totton & Eling Football Club

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Broadsword are proud to announce that they have become the main kits sponsors of local Wessex Football League Premier Division team Totton & Eling FC. Affectionately known as ‘The Millers’  they have become the latest team to receive sponsorship for the 15/16 season. You can follow their success below:

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/tottonelingfc/

This is just another step for us in our continued commitment to the assisted development of local sporting teams from ‘grass roots’ to a semi professional level. Other local sponsorships include:

  • Southampton Cricket Club
  • Womens Waterside Hockey Team
  • Fawley Falcon U8’s
  • Hythe & Dibden FC
  • Brockenhurst FC

Wishing all of our partners a successful season in 2016 and into the future.

Broadsword Office

A look back to 2014…. Broadsword relocate to newly refurbished HQ

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After completing a full refurbishment of a newly acquired office building the broadsword team were finally able to move into their new office space in early 2014.

The new facility provides us with a new meeting room inc glazed entrance, seating for 8 and presentation capabilities, a breakout area and large kitchen to provide all staff with an area to relax and dine. A fully functioning gym with changing rooms including his/hers showers and drying room – for the more active members of the team! male and female toilets and six new multipurpose offices complete with glazed partitioning and acoustic ceilings/ wall absorbers and ceilings rafts provided by our friends at OWA Ceilings.

We are now fully settled in and making the most of the new space…

Education Sector: Portesbery School

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Broadsword were proud to hand over Portesbury School, Camberley to the main contractor on programme for the grand opening in September last year.

The stunning new design was welcomed by staff members and pupils equally.

This was our largest education project to date with a completion value in excess of £1.25 million.

Services we were able to provide for this projected included, jumbo stud acoustic partitions, Gyptone ceilings installed to provide a sloping finish at 8 meters high, traditional suspended ceilings, external cladding and all wall finishes.

Another happy client….

 

Operatives required for future projects

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Broadsword Projects Ltd are currently seeking experienced Construction professionals to undertake various commercial & residential projects valued between £100k – £2M in the following areas:

Site Manager – Department: Construction

Location: Hants, South East London, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, Berks

Contracts Manager – Department: Construction

Location: Hants, South East London, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, Berks

Fixers/ Dry lining/Partitioning (glazed and solid)/Metsec/Second Fix Carpentry

Department: Construction

Location: Hants, South East London, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, Berks

 

Please get in touch if you are interested to learn more. Please note, we do not accept calls from Recruitment agencies.