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Floors
News Release from: Schluter-Systems | Subject: Schluter-BEKOTEC
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 October 2006
Changing the face of subfloor
preparation
Schluter-BEKOTEC studded polystyrene panel, from Schluter-Systems is completely changing the face of subfloor and screed construction.
Technology from Schluter-Systems is completely changing the face of subfloor and screed construction The specially-designed Schluter-BEKOTEC is a panel underlayment system which allows for easier installation, and is far less labour-intensive than traditional floor construction
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 17 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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It assures a crack-free ceramic tile and natural stone covering above a screed and insulating layer.
The screed can be installed with or without underfloor heating pipes.
Schluter-BEKOTEC is a studded polystyrene panel, placed either directly over a load-bearing substrate, or over traditional acoustic/heat insulation.
Stress build-up due to shrinkage, which occurs during the curing of the screed, is successfully eliminated by the formation of micro-fine cracks, doing away with the need for movement joints in the screed.
As soon as the screed can be walked on, the uncoupling Schluter-DITRA mat is bonded to it, and ceramic tile or stone coverings are then installed onto the mat, incorporating surface movement joints in line with industry recommendations.
Coverings which don't crack -- such as carpet and vinyl -- can be fitted as soon as the screed has dried sufficiently.
Because of its lighter weight and lower assembly height, contractors say Schluter-BEKOTEC is installed faster than traditional underlays, the screed does not curl, and, most importantly, the surface coverings are guaranteed crack-free.
An "Expert Report" prepared independently by IFF Koblenz, a well-established name in the German flooring industry for over 20 years, concluded that Schluter-BEKOTEC can "rightly be considered a new and innovative solution for common problems on today's construction sites." The report states that the Schluter-BEKOTEC system "offers the following advantages":.
- No warping or curling of the screed slab.
- No cracks in covering materials made of ceramic or stone tiles.
- Sufficient live loads for the application areas up to 5 kN/m2, depending on insulation materials.
- Low construction height.
- Fast installation times.
- Time-saving and cost-efficient construction processes - Economical energy utilisation in floor heating systems.
- No damage risk for contractors (warranty agreement). Request a free brochure from Schluter-Systems ...
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