Underlayment System Design Saves On Concrete Slab Work
Concrete Slab Work Gets Easy With Underlaymen System Design
Every person involved in the construction process such as the Contractors and Engineers are looking for ways to create cheaper and energy efficient methods of construction. The underlayment system that was used in a Swedish hospital is one of the most efficient ways since it saves on time, while subsequently saving money. There are various underlayment options for the available concrete slab in the market. Underlayment system uses a layer of say, moisture resistant material at the subfloor level below the actual slab work which helps in proper fitting of concrete slab and is an innovative idea too.
To create a good underlayment system, the contractor or the engineer should be aware of some of these factors:
-Challenges Of The Project
The Contractor or Installer should be able to understand the structural challenges, time factor, budget and other factors that may cause improper progress of the construction process.
-The needs and requirements for the underlayment system.
-Design expectations for the Engineers, Architects, and clients.
-Type of floor
Process Of Underlayment
Underlayment system on concrete slab or slab work is just as important as the foundation of a building. There are a variety of underlayment systems for different levels of floors. The surface for underlayment should be prepared well with a proper base known as the substrate. Some factors such as the need for waterproofing, cracks, sound proofing, weight as well as the underlayment materials govern the kind of substrate that can be of use while the construction work in in progress.
Importance Of Underlayment Systems On Slab Work
Creating a solid foundation has many benefits to any structure. It applies to the entire concrete slab with underlayment systems. Their importances are:
-Offer resistance to impact and abrasion
The underlayment provides protection from the water vapor from the substrate.
-They provide thermal properties in slab work
-They are good transmitters of sound
In conclusion, factors to be considered for underlayment systems should include:
Underlayment systems should be soft, so that they can absorb irregularities. They also need to be firm to prevent the structural components in the concrete slab like the tongue and groove from breaking during compression. They should also be robust and firm, so as to support the concrete slab section during installation.
