Foam Concrete & Helicopter Screed Finishing
Foam concrete is a lightweight screed poured over roofs to form drainage slopes, protect waterproofing layers and reduce structural load; helicopter screed finishing produces a smooth, level machine-trowelled surface. You need them over building roofs and parking decks before final finishes.
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The problem
Roofs without proper falls trap rainwater on top of the waterproofing; conventional screeds are heavy on the structure; and parking decks and large areas need a flat, durable surface that manual finishing cannot deliver consistently.
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The solution
We pour foam concrete at engineered densities to form falls toward drains and protect the insulation without overloading the structure, and we execute helicopter (power-trowel) screed finishing for parking decks and large areas — for all types of building roofs and parking lots.
What does execution include?
- Lightweight cellular concrete reduces structural load
- Accurate falls formed toward drainage points
- Protects the waterproofing layers beneath
- Adds thermal insulation through its cellular structure
- Helicopter screed finishing for roofs and large decks
- Level finished surface ready for tiling or coating
Comparison: foam concrete vs conventional screed
| Aspect | Foam concrete | Conventional screed |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Light — eases structural load | Heavy on slabs |
| Thermal insulation | Added by air-cell structure | Negligible |
| Forming slopes | Easy and precise | Harder and heavier |
| Pumping & access | Pumps long distances and heights | Needs heavier equipment |
| Best fit | Over waterproofing, forming falls | Structural elements |
Service FAQs
Why pour foam concrete over waterproofing?
It shields the insulation from traffic and sun, forms falls toward drains and adds thermal insulation — all at a light weight that spares the structure.
What is helicopter screed finishing?
A screed finished mechanically with a power trowel ("helicopter") to produce a smooth, level, durable surface — ideal for parking decks and large areas.
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