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84/10 Issued June 2012

Product Data Sheet LIMELITE LIGHTWEIGHT SCREED

LIMELITE PLASTER PRODUCTS

LIMELITE LIGHTWEIGHT SCREED Typical Coverage

For Floors and Roofs
Thickness Area

Description 50 mm
2
30 m /tonne

50 mm 0.75 m2 / 25kg bag

Limelite Lightweight Screed is a preblended, dry bagged
cementitious, lightweight screeding mortar for weight reduction Figures do not allow for site wastage.
and thermal insulation on floors and roofs.
Effect of moisture:
When used for flooring, the mix does not provide a wearing
If the screed is subjected to running water once set it will become
surface and must therefore be topped. The recommended
saturated but will not disintegrate or decompose.
specification for floors is a monolithic topping of 15mm minimum,
1:4 ready-mixed sand and cement screed. When used on roofs it
Effect of temperature:
can be laid to falls and is generally topped with sheathing felt and
mastic asphalt. High:

Composition
Limelite Lightweight Screed is composed of Perlite Lightweight
Aggregate, ordinary Portland cement, fine limestone, specially
selected air entraining and foam stabilising agents. It is
Limelite Lightweight Screed when set and dried will not start
losing water until the temperature reaches at least 250oC.
Low:
Limelite Lightweight Screed is unaffected, either in unused

manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure consistent powder form as supplied ex works or when set and dried, but

quality. avoid application at temperatures below 4oC.

Typical Performance Fire protection:

Limelite Lightweight Screed is non-combustible as deigned in

Technical Data
BS 476 : Part 4, and can be designated Class O in accordance
Density air dried 800 kg/m3 with the requirements of the National Building Regulations.

Density (air dried) typical 1:4 2000 – 2200 kg/m3 Effect of chemicals:
Cement/Sand Screed
Do not introduce additives without prior consultation with the
Compressive strength at 28 days 3.0 N/mm2
manufacturer.
Moisture content (air dried) Less than 5% by volume
Compatibility:
Moisture movement 0.07% (approximate)
Limelite Lightweight Screed is compatible with most building
Appearance as supplied Fine grey powder materials but should not be placed on a substrate containing
traces of gypsum.
Appearance after application Light grey keyed finish
(dried) Durability:
o
Thermal conductivity (k) oven 0.08 – 0.09 W/m C
Limelite lightweight Screed is not suitable as a wearing or
dried
temporary wearing surface. It should be covered at the earliest
Thermal conductivity (k) at 3% 0.12 – 0.14 W/moC convenience to protect its integrity.
moisture by volume
Setting time:
Thermal resistance (R) at 50mm 0.36 – 0.42 m2 oC/W
Approximately 12 – 48 hours.
 Drying time:
Like all cementitious materials, Limelite 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.
Applications
Uses: For screeding floors or roofs where weight reduction and
thermal insulation are primary considerations in either new work or
the repair and renovation of existing structures.
Coverage:
Coverage at 50mm thickness of Limelite Lightweight Screed =
30 square metres per tonne (approx).
1:4 cement:sand screed (for comparison) = 9 square metres per
Lay material immediately after mixing. As a guide between 9 and
13.5 itres of water is required per bag.
Laying: Spread the screed over the floor area and work into the
base. Compact the screed thoroughly and evenly all over. Avoid
excessive trowelling which brings cement to the surface causing
crazing and surface dust. Rake over the surface prior to topping
monolithically.
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 in the roof.
Thicknesses: Limelite Lightweight Screed should not be laid to
thicknesses below 30mm without written recommendations from
our Sales Office.
Curing: Screeds should be protected from damage after laying.
Adequate curing is essential and screeds should be covered with
protected sheeting, or suitable material for at least 3 days.

tonne (approx).
Do not use hot air blowers, underfloor heading, or other means of
SITEWORK accelerating the drying in the early life of the screed.

Storage: Six months provided bags are unopened and are stored Floors: Use either a cement:sand screed, Tarmac L.S.M. ready-

in dry, well ventilated conditions. (All bags are date stamped). mixed screed, Tarmac Truscreed, mastic asphalt (flooring grade).

Preparation: Floors: The base must be clean and in particular NB: Monolithic construction with 1:4 sand and cement is
free from lime, gypsum plaster, dust, dirt, oil or grease. The base recommended, within 3 hours.

must be well wetted with clean water. Just before laying the screed
Roofing: Use either a sheathing felt and mastic asphalt, three
a cement grout should be brushed into the surface. Care being
layer build up felt or any other recognised roof finish or system. On
taken that the grout neither forms deep pools nor sets before the
exposed sites use nails or a bitumen bonding agent to fix the first
screed is placed.
layer of felt to prevent uplift.
Roofs: Lay on a clean dry surface making provision for a 25mm
Caution: when topping a screed with an impervious material it will
movement joint around the perimeter and all other projections.
entrap any residual water. Adequate provision should be made,
Movements joints should be used when a system is carried
therefore, by the placing of vents or allowing the screed to dry
through the structure.
completely prior to topping.
Mixing: Always use clean water. Place the contents of the
required number of sacks in a mixer and add the water slowly in
order to avoid “balling up” and sticking to the walls of the mixer.
Avoid leaving the material in the mixer for more than 5 minutes.

Tarmac and the ‘T’ symbol are registered trademarks of Tarmac Limited. Registered in England No. 3140596
Although we try to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate, it is not intended as technical advice applicable
to your particular circumstances and we accept no liability if you use it in this way.
Warning: The advice shown on this sheet is given as a guide to good practice but Pozament can accept no responsibility for
any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused in following it.
Quality Control Health & Safety

All Pozament products are factory blended, tested and packaged Health and safety advice, which must be followed, can be
to quality control procedures in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001. found on the Material Safety Data Sheet. Users are advised
to wear face mask, goggles, gloves and overalls when
Clean up and Spillages handling, mixing and applying cementitious products

Dry powders should be swept up and disposed of in accordance
with the Local Authority.
Packaging and Storage
Limelite Lightweight Screed is available in nominal 25kg sacks,
palletised and shrink wrapped.
Palletised Limelite Lightweight Screed should be stored in cool
dry areas clear of the ground, sheeted or under cover and stacked
not more than two pallets high.
Information, prices & ordering
Contains Portland Cement. Contains Chromium (VI), which
may produce an allergic reaction. Clothing contaminated
bywet 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 technical information, pricing and to place orders contact

The product should be used on a first in – first out basis.
our Sales Office on the following:
Telephone: 01283 550060 Fax: 01283 550486
Shelf life is minimum 3 months when properly stored but could be
Email: cmssales&distribution@tarmac.co.uk
in excess of 6 months subject to temperature and humidity.
For all other enquiries: Telephone: 01283 554800
Visit our website: www.tarmacbuildingproducts.co.uk
Tarmac Building Products Ltd.,
Swains Park Industrial Estate, Park Road, Overseal,
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6JT