Screed drying times

[rj1884]

Good morning all. Went to look at a job yesterday where they are having the nu heat Lo Pro 10 UFH system on the ground floor of an area of 56m2.
I've put some pictures on which hopefully aren't upside down as the usually are.
My question relates to the screed. The pipes have been covered with 65mm sand and cement fibre screed, so the builder said. I know the drying times for screeds is around the 80-90 day mark but as usual the builder wants it done sooner. Also in relation to the commissioning of the UFH have any of you guys had experience with this system and what's the best way to deal with the commissioning of it. Also I know the answer but is there anyway of tiling sooner onto a set up like this. The tiles are limestone. I'll be using ditra as well.
Thanks in advance.

 

[swanman]

Well you have already said it
green screeds I use ditra matting over the top
Thats if the builder wants to pay out for this
my advise to you would be wait until it's properly dried out if he doesn't want to use ditra
better to be safe then sorry
or get him to sign a disclaimer
good luck mate

 

[Chalker]

You can force dry it after a week, heating on low, but don't use ditra until its completely dry.

 

[rj1884]

Hi. Thanks for your replies. I've just realised I didn't actually put the pictures on. I'm going to wait till it dries properly. How soon can it be tiled as I will be using ditra.