Cracked red screed ??

[Jelthetiler]

No pics? I've not been sleeping-worrying about his red floor!

 

[lewie]

Apologies. Long day yesterday and completely forgot. Here are some pics

 

[Ajax123]

Apologies. Long day yesterday and completely forgot. Here are some picsView attachment 59434View attachment 59435View attachment 59436

aha... Nope not magnesite. Looks just like a thin sand cement with som red pigment in. Perhaps they were trying to mimic a nice quarry tile floor. It looks a bit rubbish though.

 

[lewie]

What's your thoughts on tiling it ?

 

[Ajax123]

What's your thoughts on tiling it ?

Personally think it dangerous. It's thin, bonded so may get damp. It's also failing and if it's drum my it will fail further. I would recommend removal and reinstatement with an equivalent depth of suitable insulation (marmox etc) and tile that instead

 

[lewie]

drum?

 

[Ajax123]

drum?

Drummy... Hollow sounding due to delamination from the substrate

 

[lewie]

I'm very much for belt and braces so will advise my client of your comments.

Thank you for your help

Lewie