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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
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If, despite best endeavours, a conflict should arise between this Method Statement and the Project
Specification the requirements of the latter shall be observed and this document revised, accordingly.

Prepared Checked Approved

Issue Date Senior Site Safety Quality Site Project
Engineer Manager Manager Manager Manager

00 DD MMM YY

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS................................................................................................................................ 2

1.0 SCOPE............................................................................................................................. 4

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AND INTERFACING......................................................................4

3.0 SEQUENCING..................................................................................................................4

4.0 METHODOLOGY............................................................................................................. 5
4.1 Pre-Works.........................................................................................................................................................5

4.2 Works.................................................................................................................................................................5

4.3 Post-works.........................................................................................................................................................5

5.0 PLANT & EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................5

6.0 MATERIALS.....................................................................................................................5

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.........................................................................5

8.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.........................................................................................6

9.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................6

10.0 ATTACHMENTS........................................................................................................... 6
Attachment 1: Health and Safety Risk Assessment...................................................................................................7

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Amendments History
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1.0 Scope
This method statement covers the practices applicable for bonded and un-bonded sand-cement
based and bonded Polyurethane screeding works only. (Monolithic screed, fast drying and fibre
screed are not covered)
2.0 Definition
Screed is a layer of well compacted material, commonly a mixture of cement and fine aggregate, that is
applied to a base at the appropriate thickness and that has a surface suitable for receiving a floor finish.

3.0 Responsibilities and Interfacing

 Site Manager:

 Coordination with Technical Office Manager to ensure timely availability and approval of
materials, design mixes in collaboration with Quality Manager, and IFC drawings

 Assigning areas of responsibility of Senior Site Engineers.

 Monitoring adherence to project schedule.

 Expediting areas of concern to best achieve project schedule.

 Senior Site Engineer:

 Senior engineer is responsible for the arrangement of the work.

 Liaison with Technical Office Manager for advice required regarding changes, missing
information, clarifications.

 Liaison with Quality Manager concerning the above as required.

 Site Engineers:

 Site Engineer must ensure that screed materials are stored in a safe barricaded area that
complies with the Manufacturer’s recommendation.

 Ongoing liaison with Surveyors concerning overall setting out.

 Assigning areas of responsibility to Foremen.

 Continuous monitoring of all aspects of works.

 Initiating and maintaining inspection check-sheets using prescribed format.

 Liaising with QC Engineers regarding works progression and availability for hold point
inspections.

 Liaising with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers for mechanical and electrical embedded items.

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 Surveyors:

 Chief Surveyor is responsible in setting out floor slabs, locations and elevations according to the
progress of the work

 QC Manager:

o Assigning areas of responsibility to QC Engineer.

 Technical Office Manager:

 Prepare the IFC site drawings for the screed work showing levels, locations of guide strips, slopes
and control joints

 Coordinate with QC Manager and Senior site to ensure Drawings are reviewed and accepte.

 QC Engineers

 Screed materials delivered to site must be checked by the QC Engineer.

 QC engineer is responsible for the quality of the work.

 Collaboration with the Site Engineer to ensure installation is carried out according to the project
specification.

 Ongoing liaison with Site Engineers concerning works progression and adherence to stipulated
requirements of IFC drawings, method statements, approved materials and PIP.

 Ongoing inspection of all aspects of the works.

 Ensuring that the Project Inspection Plan (PIP) has been briefed to and is then followed by the
construction team.

 Hold point inspection of the works, i.e. cleanliness and readiness of surface to receive the screed.

4.0 Sequencing
Works shall be performed generally in accordance with the Works Programme and with:

Intended Start Date : Programme Week # < INSERT DETAIL >

Expected Duration : < INSERT DETAIL > days

5.0 Methodology
5.1 Pre-Works
5.1.1 Bonded and un-bonded sand-cement based Screed
 Welded wire mesh and ordinary Portland cement to be delivered to site should be protected,
handled and stored in accordance with the Manufacturer's standards and in compliance with
Project Specification.

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 Ensure that all drawings, mock up samples have been verified and approved. The shop drawings
shall be coordinated with the electrical and mechanical work within floor screed.

 Screed work for the floor slab shall commence after the completion of wall plasters
and plumbing works and embedded items on the floor slab. The installer shall check and accept
the condition of existing floor slab and wall surfaces at floor perimeter.

 Screed work for the inverted roof shall commence after the completion of roof concreting and
embedded items on the roof slab.

 Installation of screed shall commence once the specified floor area is clean and
safe.

 The top level of the screed shall be set by surveyor using levelling instrument and
marked on the walls by ink (or permanent) marker.

 The concrete background should be thoroughly cleaned to be devoid of dust, loose

particles, wood pieces, mould oil and other foreign materials detrimental to bonding
of screed.

 Prepare design mix for screed to achieve compressive strength of (as stated in the specifications)
N/mm2 at 28 days.

 Roughen concrete base slab mechanically after removing debris and clean sub-
floor surface with air compressor or industrial vacuum cleaner as to be free of dust
and other substances prior to application.

 Install side forms to provide construction joints at locations indicated on approved

shop drawings with faces perpendicular to surface plane of concrete.

 Arrange joints to lay screeds in alternate bays and in a chequer-board pattern with
plain butt joints.

 Fix polyethylene foam expansion strips with full depth of the screed onto vertical
surfaces around the perimeter, structural elements and up stands in order to form
10mm movement joint.

 Place concrete level points to the prepared base with 3 to 4m intervals and fix them
to the correct height as per the datum level.

 Test the base slab for absorptiveness by pouring cupful water onto the surface.

 If water is not visibly absorbed by the concrete during the first few minutes after
application, the suction of the concrete should be regarded as low and the grout
coat can be applied onto the dry concrete.

 On the other hand, if test water is being absorbed during the next few minutes, the
suction should be regarded as high.

 In this case, soak the base concrete with clean potable water the day before laying
the screed and allow free water to disperse before any further application.

 Immediately before applying the grout, re-wet the surface if dry with a light water
spray and remove any water ponds by brushing.

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5.1.2. Polyurethane screed (UCRETE UD200)

 Materials should be stored under cover, out of direct sunlight. Part 3 must be raised off the floor
and kept dry. Part 1 and Part 2 must be protected from frost. Ideal storage temperature 16 o C -
22o C.

 Preparation of Substrate: At the time of installation of the UCRETE the substrate concrete should
have a minimum tensile strength of 1.5 MPa, be more than 7 days old and the surface should be
dry. Surface Laitance must be removed by mechanical action, suitable equipment includes
recycled shot blasting equipment, concrete planers and diamond grinding (for edge work etc.).
Joints are required wherever movement is expected including machine bases, around columns
and at any construction joint in the substrate.

 The substrate concrete should be installed to the tolerances required of the finished floor. Any
repairs to the substrate or correction of levels etc. should be done in good time prior to the
installation of the UCRETE UD200.

5.2 Works

5.2.1 Installation of bonded cement / sand screed up to 40mm thick

 Prepare a wet cement grout consisting of equal volumes of fine aggregate and
loose cement mixed thoroughly with sufficient water.

 Apply slush grout as a bond coat over the area and then work thoroughly into the
surface of the concrete by scrubbing with brush or stiff broom.

 Then brush out to leave only a thin coating on the concrete without pools of slurry in
depressions.

 Do not allow bond coat to dry out before placing the screed as this will cause de-
bonding.

 If grout dries out before the application of screed, clean dry bond coat on the
substrate thoroughly before re-application of new coat.

 Narrow strips of screed mix, laid 3 to 4 m apart and compacted to finished level, should be used
as guides to establish the level of the screed. The screed should be placed and compacted
immediately after laying the guide strips. Where the edge of a guide strip forms a day work joint it
should be formed or cut to produce a vertical joint. Alternatively, and especially for bonded
screeds, timber or metal screed battens, carefully levelled and trued, should be fixed at the
correct height for the required thickness of screed. At day work joints all bedding screed beneath
the battens should be cut away to form a vertical joint.

 Immediately after laying the guide strips place screed using the screed guide strips as
guides to establish the level.

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Pumping a concrete topping onto precast flooring. Reinforcement and screed battens in foreground Levelling a concrete topping.
Reinforcement and temporary screed battens in the foreground

 In case site machine mixing is preferred to ready-mixed concrete, measure, volume-batch screed
materials according to mix design and mix in drum-type machine mixer for not less than three
minutes.

 if hand mixing is required, mix sand and cement without adding water until the colour is uniform
and then add water with sufficient quantity to produce a mix of the desired consistence.

 Check temperature of water (neither be hotter than 25°C nor colder than 5°C) at the time of
mixing and maintain concrete temperature below 32°C at time of placement.

 The time which elapses between the start of mixing a batch and when that batch is placed and
compacted should not exceed 45 minutes, and during that time the mix should be protected from
drying out.

 Carry out quality control testing and obtain one composite sample from each day's pour
exceeding 4m3 but less than 19m3, plus one set for each additional 38m3 or fraction thereof for
compressive-strength test.

 Pour site mixed screed or ready-mixed concrete in a single coat application on to

the bond coat whilst it is still visibly wet and allow reaching to the edges by shovelling or pulling.

 After placement of screed with a rough level, tamp wet screed with a wooden or aluminium
straight-edge and strike off to level by sliding it back and forth on the pre- installed screed strips.

 Following compaction of the placed screed, strike off the screed surface for a second time to
achieve a level finish.

 In case screed is going to receive other finishes such as, ceramic tile and quarry tiles, heat
insulation boards etc., create very fine broom sweep key with wood float on surface or scratch the
surface before initial set.

 Finish screed for a smooth un-textured surface by steel trowel or power float after evaporation of
all bleed water from the surface, if surface is going to receive liquid- applied waterproofing, epoxy
coating or thin floor coverings like vinyl sheet.

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Power floating a screed.

 Allow minimum 24 hours between laying adjoining bays.

 If required, add non-slip additive to the screed to be used at the areas mentioned in finishing
schedule.

 Curing should start as soon after final finishing as practicable, and should be done by one of the
following methods:

a) uniform application of a liquid membrane-forming curing compound at an approved rate for

complete coverage, always taking into consideration the manufacturer’s instructions. Curing
compounds should comply with the requirements of AASHTO M148 and should be of type 1-
D or type 2. (This method may not be suitable where other finishes are to be applied.)
b) ponding
c) covering with thick hessian or similar clean moisture retaining and non-staining material that
is kept wet
d) Covering with polyethylene or similar vapour-proof material in large sheets, sealed at the
edges of the finish and at the side laps of the sheeting.

 To prevent surface damage to trowelled and other finishes, it may be necessary to suspend the
coverings described in (c) and (d) above, clear of the surface until such time as they can be
placed directly onto the surface. Care should be taken to prevent wind tunnelling under
coverings. Curing should continue for at least 7 days. In cold weather, this period should be
extended.

 After curing, measure the levels at every 100m2 of screed in 2 orientations at 90

degrees across the full width of the test panel. The maximum deviation on surfaces
has to be 5mm from a 3m straightedge.

 Conduct test at all edges and comers of the screed bay by tapping the surface with
a hammer for a hollow sound which indicates poor adhesion. Test whole panel if
defective area is greater than 1%.

 Carefully cut out the defective area, re-lay the screed or inject a low viscosity epoxy
resin into the gap under the screed and test again for adhesion.

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 Repair minor cracks by using a smoothing compound.

 Finally apply 10 mm deep saw cut to the construction joints through the screed and fill the joints
with material suitable for final finishing.

5.2.2 Installation unbounded reinforced cement/sand screed over 40mm thick

 Install welded wire reinforcement in longest practicable lengths on bar supports spaced to
minimize sagging and secure against displacement after positioning accurately.

 Lap ends of adjoining sheets at least one mesh spacing and offset Saps of adjoining sheet widths
to prevent continuous laps in either direction.

 Take care not cut or puncture de-bonding membrane. If required repair damage and reseal
before placing concrete.

 Place site- mixed or ready-mixed concrete and allow reaching to the edges by shovelling or
pulling.

 After placement of screed with a rough level, tamp wet screed with a wooden or
aluminium straight-edge and strike off to level by sliding it back and forth on the pre-
installed screed strips.

 Following compaction of the placed screed, strike off the screed surface for a
second time to achieve a level finish.

 After laying screed, remove screed strips and gently fill in the voids with concrete without causing
damage to the levelled screed.

 In case screed is going to receive other finishes such as, ceramic tile and quarry
tiles, heat insulation boards etc., create very fine broom sweep key with wood float
on surface or scratch the surface before initial set.

 Finish screed for a smooth un-textured surface by steel trowel or power float after
evaporation of all bleed water from the surface, if surface is going to receive liquid-
applied waterproofing, epoxy coating or thin floor coverings like vinyl sheet.

 Cover the surface of concrete and allow to cure as described in “Installation of bonded Screed
above.

 Conduct test with BRE screed tester to assess the strength of screed at least 14 days old and
has dried out

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BRE screed Tester. The device consists of a one meter long, cylindrical
guide rod, along which an annular weight of 4 kg travels when released. At the bottom of the guide rod the
weight strikes the collar of a case-hardened steel anvil which transmits the impact to the selected area of the
screed.
 Select test positions at random, but test vulnerable areas adjacent to panel joints
and any shrinkage cracks, and in doorways.

 Select a sensibly flat, smooth area of screed and remove all loose dirt and grit

 Use the template supplied with the tester to mark the test position of the feet of
the depth-measuring device and take the zero reading

 Locate the foot piece of the screed tester at the test position in contact with the
screed

 With the guide rod held vertically, deliver four successive blows of 4kg mass
to the steel foot piece at the same position on the screed, dropping the mass
freely from 1m high trigger point each time

 After the fourth blow, measure the depth of the final indentation in the screed
with the depth measuring-device

 Carry out at least three tests in each area less than 20 m2 and on each 20 to 25
m2 of screed laid in larger areas. Test Corridors at 3 to 5 m intervals.

Maximum permissible depth Strength Description

of indentation after dropping category
the mass four times (mm)
3 A Areas expected to take relatively heavy
traffic and/or where any disruption at a
later date would be unacceptable;
examples are hospital operating suites
and corridors; rooms requiring microbe-or
dust-free environment
4 B Public areas such as lift lobbies,
circulation areas within shops, foyers,
canteens and restaurants; public rooms
in residential accommodation; hospital
wards

5 C Offices, consulting rooms, domestic

premises

 Where test indentations exceed screed-strength acceptance limits in above table,

carry out additional tests to determine the zone of non-compliance.

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 Finally apply 10 mm deep saw cut to the construction joints through the screed and
fill the joints with material suitable for final finishing.

5.2.3. Installation of Polyurethane Screed (UCRETE UC200)

 Ambient Conditions: The Ideal application temperatures are 15 oC to 20 oC. The mixed
UCRETE should be within this range during installation. Once laid UCRETE will cure very
effectively even at low temperatures. Applications should not proceed if the temperature is
expected to be below the dew point at any time during the operation.
 Priming: UCRETE Primer SC should be mixed with an electric drill and mixing head and
applied by roller to the prepared substrate avoiding ponding, to provide a complete and
continuous coating of the surface. Priming prevents air rising from the substrate (which could
result in surface defects) and stops resin being sucked into the substrate concrete so facilitating
application and producing a more even surface finish.
 Mixing of UCRETE UD200: A forced action mixer is to be used, e.g. Mixall or Penine mixers for
small batches, Creteangle mixers for larger mixes. Only whole units are to be mixed. Nothing is
to be added or left out. The mix time may be varied depending on temperature.
 Application of UD200: The floor is laid, at 6 mm or 9 mm thickness depending upon
specification, with a wet front maintained throughout. The mixed UCRETE UD200 is spread to
the required thickness with a steel trowel. The surface may be lightly rolled with a dry short pile
roller to even up the surface texture as necessary. The surface should not be rolled so as to
leave the required slip resistant profile.

5.3 Post-works
 Restrict movement of heavy loads and work upon the floor screed by providing signs and
barricades.

 If it is required to provide paths for such traffic and work, lay down plywood or other suitable load-
distributing material.

 Utilize non-staining kraft paper and tape the seams in areas which could receive harm to the
finished screed surface.

6.0 Plant & Equipment

 Air compressor or industrial vacuum cleaner

 Transit level machine or laser level

 Calibrated measuring tape

 Brush or stiff broom

 Drum-type mechanical mortar mixer

 Wood or metal screed strips

 Wheel barrow

 Shovel or rake

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 Aluminium or wooden straight edge

 Wood float

 Steel trowel or power float machine

 Straight-blade utility knife

 Creteangle, Mixall or Penine mixers

7.0 Materials
 Ordinary Portland Cement

 Granite fines

 Coarse aggregate (10mm max. aggregate size)

 for bond coat and site-mixed screed

 Fine aggregate (washed natural sand)

 Potable water

 Ready-mixed concrete (grade C20/10)

 Water-reducing admixture (Pozzolith CRP4)

 Non-slip additive

 Impervious membrane (polythene sheeting)

 Sealing tape

 Polyethylene foam strip

 Welded wire mesh reinforcement (049-100x100x2.5mm, 098-200x200x5)

 Polythene sheeting for curing.

 Ucrete UD200 bags

8.0 Environmental Considerations

All as per OCI procedures:

 HSEP 01 - Evaluation of Environmental Aspects

 HSEP 02 - Environmental Programme

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9.0 Special Considerations

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THE LACK OF THEM MAY PROVE DETRIMENTAL TO THEIR EXECUTION, IF NONE
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10.0 Training Requirements

The Senior Site Engineer overseeing these works shall ensure that all those concerned are
briefed in the requirements of this method statement prior to commencement of the works and
monitored thereafter for compliance with it.

11.0 Attachments
 Health and Safety Risk Assessment

 Other 1 <SPECIFY AS APPLICABLE, IF NOT DELETE THIS LINE >

 Other 2 <SPECIFY AS APPLICABLE, IF NOT DELETE THIS LINE >

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Attachment 1: Health and Safety Risk Assessment

Unmitigated Mitigated
Persons at Risk Risk
Task Hazards Proposed Mitigation Measures
Risk
L S R L S R

Delivery of Movement of Workers 3 4 12 1. Coordinate with the project site regarding the delivery location 1 4 4
screed traffic-potential for 2. Observe site traffic rules of vehicles
materials at accidents, personal
site injury and 3. Observe approved lifting procedures
environmental 4. Ask for assistance in lifting heavy things
damage
Mixing of Mechanical mortar Workers 3 5 15 1. Earth leakage switches on all circuits 1 5 5
cement/sand mixer connected to
screed with the site distribution 2. Routine check for extension cable
mechanical board may cause
mortar mixer electrical shock 3. Only qualified personnel shall operate the machine
due to faulty usage
and extension
cable
Mixing and irritation to skin and workers 2 4 8 1. Medical staff as well as appliers to be familiarize with substances 1 4 4
placement of eye used through MSDS and other sources of information
cement/sand 2. Personnel should wear impervious gloves and provide eye/face
screed protection against splashing
3. Portable washing and eyewash facilities to be provided
Handling of Inhalation of dust workers 3 3 9 Use of dust mask 1 3 3
material

installation of Injury to hand and workers 2 3 6 1. Use proper PPE at all times 1 3 3
wire mesh foot
reinforcement 2. Forbid access for unauthorized personnel

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Attachment 1: Health and Safety Risk Assessment

Unmitigated Mitigated
Risk Risk
Persons at
Task Hazards Proposed Mitigation Measures
Risk

< EXPAND TABLE AS REQUIRED >

L (Likelihood) X S (Severity) = R (Risk) If MITIGATED RISK = UNMITIGATED RISK contact Safety Manager
1~5 X 1~5 = 1 ~ 25 Workforce to be briefed with findings before work

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