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Low construction height |
- Schlüter-BEKOTEC-THERM can be installed with construction heights starting at 31 mm plus covering.
- This results in a wide range of application options for new construction and refurbishmen
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Material and weight savings |
- Due to the low screed mass, the weight of 1 m3 of screed is only 57kg.
- Compared to conventional heated screeds, a reduction of 37 mm in screed thickness saves 3.7 m3 of screed mortar with the weight of approximately 7.4 t over an area of 100 m2.
- This has a positive impact on the static calculations of new construction or refurbishment projects.
- The building is also spared the corresponding amount of moisture.
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Screed construction with low tension |
- Tensions in the screed are reduced through the regularly structured network of microfine cracks in the studded pattern of the BEKOTEC panels.
- The screed does not buckle due to internal tensions.
- No constructive reinforcement is necessary.
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No screed joints |
- The tensions in the screed are evenly reduced across the entire area. Therefore, it is not necessary to divide the screed into fields with movement joints.
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More design options |
- Free choice of movement joints in the joint pattern of the ceramic covering over Schlüter®-DITRA, since the joints from the screed don’t have to be carried over.
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Short construction periods |
- Schlüter-DITRA can be installed as soon as the screed is ready to bear weight, followed by the tile covering. For gypsum based screeds, the residual moisture should be approximately 2%.
- No warm-up or cure heating is required
- No CM measurements to determine residual moisture
- Less material, therefore quicker installation
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Crack-free ceramic or natural stone covering |
- The low tension screed construction and uncoupling properties of Schlüter-DITRA make sure stresses are not transferred to the covering.
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Highly durable |
- Loads in private and commercial buildings of up to 5kN/m2 are no problem (additional insulation must be able to sustain the corresponding pressure).
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Proven suitability |
- Damage free practical application for several years
- Numerous reference projects
- Test certificates from independent institutes
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