Does Screed Need Reinforcement?

Screed reinforcement is a recommendation for use in screed constructions. There are various options that can be adopted which consist of fibres or metal mesh. The general purpose is to restrain the drying stress generated from the cement in a screed system.

How do you reinforce screed?

Mesh Reinforcement for increasing the bending moment

D49 Mesh and chicken wire are also common reinforcement materials, especially used for reinforcing traditional screeds. When mesh reinforcement is useful for increasing the bending moment, it can affect the integrity of screeds in cases where the screed depth is low.

How do you bond a screed?

Fully bonded screeds need to be laid on a shot-blasted / scabbled concrete base, and be bonded using an adhesive such as PVA, SBR, epoxy resin or good old fashioned cement. PVA glue is a good screed adhesive especially if it is mixed with water & cement, to make a slurry.