TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

TARMAC LIGHTWEIGHT SCREED

Ver. NOV 2016

TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
TARMAC LIGHTWEIGHT SCREED
Product Data Sheet: Flooring Screed and Underlayment
DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Tarmac Lightweight Screed is a preblended, dry Density (Air Dried) 800kg/m3
bagged lightweight screed for weight reduction and Compressive Strength
3.0N/mm2
thermal insulation on floors and roofs. When used on at 28 days
roofs it can be laid to falls and is generally topped with Moisture Content Less than 5% by volume
sheathing felt and mastic asphalt. Moisture Movement 0.07% (approximate)
Appearance as supplied Light grey powder
Appearance when cured Light grey keyed finish
When used for flooring, the mix does not provide a
Thermal conductivity (k)
wearing surface and must therefore be topped. The 0.08-0.09 W/m°C
(oven dried)
recommended specification for floors is a monolithic Thermal conductivity (k)
topping of 15mm minimum, 1:4 ready-mixed sand and at 3% moisture by 0.12-0.14 W/m°C
cement screed. volume
Thermal resistance (R)
0.36-0.42m2 °C/W
at 50mm
Tarmac Lightweight Screed is composed of Perlite Minimum thickness 30mm
Lightweight Aggregate, ordinary Portland cement, fine
Table 2: Typical physical properties
limestone, specially selected air entraining and foam Tested in controlled laboratory conditions at 20°C
stabilising agents. It is manufactured under controlled
conditions to ensure consistent quality. CODES OF PRACTICE
Installation should be carried out in accordance with
the relevant sections of the code of practice BS 8204.
COVERAGE PER BAG
Depth of Coverage per Coverage PROPERTIES
Screed bag per tonne
30mm 1.25m2 50m2 If the screed is subjected to running water once set it
35mm 1.05m2 42m2 will become saturated but will not disintegrate or
40mm 0.9m2 37.5m2 decompose.
50mm 0.75m2 30m2
Effect of temperature:
Table 1: Approximate coverage per 25kg bag. Tarmac Lightweight Screed when set and dried will
not start losing water until the temperature reaches at
least 250°C.
Tarmac Lightweight Screed is unaffected by cold
temperatures either in unused powder form or when
set and dried. As with all cement based products
application below 5°C may have a detrimental effect
and is not recommended.

For more details contact:
03444 630 046 pozament@tarmacbp.co.uk
The information given in this technical data sheet is based on our current knowledge
and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. Tarmac
endeavour to ensure that the information given is accurate, but accept no liability for its
use or its suitability for particular application because of the product being used by the
third party without our supervision. Any existing intellectual property right must be
observed.

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Fire protection:
Tarmac Lightweight Screed is non-combustible as
deigned in BS 476 : Part 4, and can be designated
Class O in accordance with the requirements of the
National Building Regulations.
Effect of chemicals:
Do not introduce additives without prior consultation
with the manufacturer.
Compatibility:
Tarmac Lightweight Screed is compatible with
most building materials but should not be placed on
a substrate containing traces of gypsum.
Durability:
Tarmac lightweight Screed is not suitable as a
wearing or temporary wearing surface. It should be
covered at the earliest convenience to protect its
integrity.
DRYING TIME
Like all cementitious materials, Tarmac Lightweight
Screed develops its drying shrinkage during the
drying out period. It is not possible to state a precise
period as this will depend greatly on the depth of the
screed, and sub base, ventilation, and climate
conditions.
INSTALLATION AND LAYING
FLOOR PREPARATION
The substrate must be clean and free from dust,
grease, dirt or any other contaminants that can
affect adhesion. The substrate should be well wetted
with clean water and just before laying the screed
Tarmac Acrylic Primer or Tarmac SBR bonding
agent should be brushed into the surface as per the
instruction on the relevant technical datasheet.
ROOF PREPARATION
Lay on a clean, dry substrate making provision for
the required movement joints.
MIXING
Water used should be clean, potable water which
complies with BS1008. Add the powder to the water
and mix for no more than 5 minutes. To achieve the
required consistency the volume of water required is
approximately 9-13.5 litres per bag.
For more details contact:
03444 630 046 pozament@tarmacbp.co.uk
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APPLICATION AND THICKNESS
Laying: Spread the screed over the floor area and
work into the base. Compact the screed thoroughly
and evenly. Avoid excessive trowelling which may
cause crazing and surface dust. Rake over the
surface to provide a key for the monolithic topping.
When laying on roofs spread the screed over the
base and level to falls as required. Do not tamp,
vibrate or trowel excessively. Provision may be
made for the inclusion of ventilators.
The screed should be protected from damage after
laying. Adequate curing is essential and screeds
should be covered by protective sheeting for at least
3 days.
Do not use hot air blowers, and underfloor heating or
any other means of accelerating the drying in the
early life of the screed.
Floors should be topped with either a cement:sand
screed, Tarmac ready mixed screed, Tarmac
Cemscreed or flooring grade mastic asphalt.
On exposed roofs a bitumen bonding agent should
be used to fix the first layer of felt to prevent uplift.
When topping a screed with an impervious material it
will entrap any residual water. Adequate provision
should be made, therefore, by the placing of vents or
allowing the screed to dry completely prior to topping.
SPECIFICATION WRITING SERVICE
Tarmac are able to provide specification clauses for
the use of Lightweight Screed. Please contact our
sales office for more information.
QUALITY CONTROL
All Pozament products are factory blended, tested
and packaged to quality control procedures in
accordance with BS EN ISO 9001.
CLEAN UP AND SPILAGES
Dry powders should be swept up and disposed of in
accordance with the Local Authority.
The information given in this technical data sheet is based on our current knowledge
and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. Tarmac
endeavour to ensure that the information given is accurate, but accept no liability for its
use or its suitability for particular application because of the product being used by the
third party without our supervision. Any existing intellectual property right must be
observed.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Tarmac Lightweight Screed is available in nominal
25kg sacks, palletised and shrink wrapped. Tarmac
Lightweight Screed may also be available in
Intermediate Bulk Containers or in Bulk Powder
Tankers.

Palletised Tarmac Lighweight Screed should be

stored in cool dry areas clear of the ground, sheeted
or under cover and stacked not more than two pallets
high.
The product should be used on a first in – first out
basis.
Shelf life is minimum 3 months when properly stored
but could be in excess of 6 months subject to
temperature and humidity.

INFORMATION, PRICES & ORDERING

For technical information, pricing and to place orders
contact our Sales Office on the following:

Telephone: 03444 630 046

Email: pozament@tarmacbp.co.uk
Visit our website: pozament.co.uk

Tarmac Building Products Ltd.,

Swains Park Industrial Estate, Park Road, Overseal,
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6JT

HEALTH & SAFETY

Health and safety advice, which must be followed,
can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Users are advised to wear face mask, goggles,
gloves and overalls when handling, mixing and
applying cementitious products.

Contains Portland Cement Contains Chromium (VI),

which may produce an allergic reaction. Clothing
contaminated by wet cement should be removed
immediately and washed before reuse. R38 - Irritating
to skin. R41 - Risk to serious damage to eyes. S26 -
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear
suitable gloves and eye/face protection. S2 - Keep
out of reach of children.

For more details contact:

03444 630 046 pozament@tarmacbp.co.uk The information given in this technical data sheet is based on our current knowledge
and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. Tarmac
endeavour to ensure that the information given is accurate, but accept no liability for its
use or its suitability for particular application because of the product being used by the
TARMAC.COM third party without our supervision. Any existing intellectual property right must be
observed.