Underfloor Heating Screed · Devon
Underfloor Heating Screed for Ivybridge Builds
Underfloor heating only works as well as the screed encasing it — and in Ivybridge that means a high-thermal-conductivity liquid pour that wraps every pipe with no voids.
Coverage across PL21
From Ivybridge to the surrounding villages, we keep the radius tight so logistics stay simple.
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Underfloor heating only works as well as the screed encasing it — and in Ivybridge that means a high-thermal-conductivity liquid pour that wraps every pipe with no voids.
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.
Most of our Ivybridge jobs sit within 30 minutes of base, so site visits stay simple and pour days run to time. Ivybridge sits Plymouth (10 mi), and we work the surrounding villages on the same week's diary.
Built for Ivybridge homeowners and contractors alike
Ivybridge runs a healthy mix of residential renovation and small-to-medium commercial fit-out. We price both, and run both with the same fixed-price approach.
What we plan around in Ivybridge
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Postcode
PL21
Nearest city
Plymouth (10 mi)
Nearest motorway
M5 (J31, ~33 mi)
Primary A-road
A38
Local industries
commuter, distribution
Common builds
large new estates, paper-mill heritage
Underfloor Heating Screed in Ivybridge — how it works
We pour Cemfloor Therm liquid screed over your UFH pipes at 50mm above pipe (typically 65-75mm total over insulation), giving full pipe encapsulation, fast thermal response and a finished surface flat to SR1.
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.
Step-by-step for a Ivybridge job
- 1
UFH installer fits manifold, pipes and pressure-tests to 6 bar
- 2
We confirm edge insulation, DPM and pipe coverage depth
- 3
Pump and level the screed with pipes still under pressure
- 4
Slow commissioning of the heating — usually after 7 days, ramping per manufacturer spec
- 5
Floor coverings once moisture is signed off and commissioning is complete
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Cemfloor systems for Ivybridge
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.
Adjacent areas — usually same-week diary
Ivybridge screed questions, answered
Can you pour over a heat-pump system in Ivybridge?+
Yes — and we'd argue you should. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than gas, so the screed's thermal conductivity matters more, not less.
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.
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.
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.
When can I switch the underfloor heating on in Ivybridge?+
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 Ivybridge clients to the schedule.
What backs our Ivybridge work
Coverage across PL21
From Ivybridge to the surrounding villages, we keep the radius tight so logistics stay simple.
Ready to get a price?
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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