Also means
drainage screed (sloped floor screed)
Usage Note
Gefälleestrich is a screed laid with a deliberate slope (typically 1–2 %) to direct water towards drains in bathrooms, shower areas, and balconies; it is often done in a single pass with variable-depth formwork.
Examples
"Im begehbaren Duschbereich ist ein Gefälleestrich zum Bodenablauf hin notwendig."
Natural Translation
A falling screed towards the floor drain is necessary in a walk-in shower area.
Literal Translation
In the walk-in shower-area is a falling-screed to the floor-drain towards necessary.
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