Underfloor Heating Screed · Devon
Underfloor Heating Screed Poured to SR1 in Appledore
When Appledore self-builders specify UFH, the screed is what makes the system efficient. We pump Cemfloor Therm directly around your pressure-tested pipework for full encapsulation.
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When Appledore self-builders specify UFH, the screed is what makes the system efficient. We pump Cemfloor Therm directly around your pressure-tested pipework for full encapsulation.
For Appledore UFH builds the typical sequence is: insulation board down, pipes clipped and pressure-tested, edge insulation in place, then we pump and level in a single visit.
Most of our Appledore jobs sit within 30 minutes of base, so site visits stay simple and pour days run to time. Appledore sits Barnstaple (13 mi), and we work the surrounding villages on the same week's diary.
Appledore at a glance
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Postcode
EX39
Nearest city
Barnstaple (13 mi)
Nearest motorway
M5 (J27, ~52 mi)
Primary A-road
A386
Local industries
tourism lets, harbour trades
Common builds
seafront apartments, 1930s coastal semis
Underfloor Heating Screed in Appledore — how it works
The screed self-levels around every loop, eliminating the voids you get under hand-laid traditional screed. That means the floor responds faster when the heating calls for it, and stores less wasted heat.
For Appledore UFH builds the typical sequence is: insulation board down, pipes clipped and pressure-tested, edge insulation in place, then we pump and level in a single visit.
Who this is for in Appledore
Appledore is a coastal town, so damp control, salt exposure and tight winter pour windows shape every brief. We work the diary around that — and around the holiday-let turnover that funds half the jobs here.
Materials and systems we use in Appledore
Cemfloor Therm
Liquid screed engineered for UFH — lambda 2.1 W/mK, fast response.
PIR/Phenolic insulation board
70-150mm typical depending on build regs U-value target.
Edge insulation strip
Critical around UFH zones to allow thermal expansion.
Pressure-testing kit
Pipes held at 6 bar through the pour to flag any damage immediately.
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FAQs from Appledore clients
Does liquid UFH screed improve EPC ratings?+
Indirectly — yes. Faster response and lower running temperatures help heat-pump COP, which feeds into your SAP/EPC. We'll share the manufacturer data your assessor needs.
When can I switch the underfloor heating on in Appledore?+
On Cemfloor Therm we typically start a slow commissioning cycle from day 7, ramping 5°C per day per manufacturer spec. Forcing it earlier risks cracking, so we hold Appledore clients to the schedule.
Will the screed crack as the UFH heats up?+
Properly isolated at the edges and at doorway joints, no. We pour with the pipes pressure-tested and follow a controlled commissioning schedule.
What if a pipe leaks during the pour?+
Pipes are held at 6 bar through the pour. Any pressure drop is flagged immediately and we stop, fix and continue — this is exactly why we keep the manifold under test.
What depth of screed over UFH pipes do you recommend?+
Minimum 50mm cover above the highest pipe — usually a 65-75mm total slab over insulation. Thicker if you want more thermal mass.
Can you screed over wet UFH and electric UFH?+
Yes — Cemfloor Therm encapsulates both. Electric mat systems usually take a thinner cover; wet pipes need the 50mm minimum.
Within easy reach of Appledore
From the first site visit to the final laitance sand, our Appledore jobs are run as one fixed-price piece of work — no creeping extras.
Book your Appledore pour
Diary fills two to four weeks ahead. Pin a date now and we'll confirm logistics.
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Tell us the rough size and location — we'll come back with a fixed quote today.
Or call our landline on 01392 237700
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