Screed or Floating Timber?
Screeds are essentially concrete layers formed over a structural floor slab, these being formed flat and level ready to accept finishes (while the structural concrete beneath is typically not flat and level). Floating timber floors are formed by installing tongue and groove boards over our waterproofing membranes and/or insulation as appropriate. Screeds take greater height so are less commonly employed in the conversion of existing basements, however are more suitable where certain floor finishes are required i.e. large ceramic tiles. Floating timber provides greater comfort but with a degree of potential compression/deflection as with any timber floor.
