the present disclosure relates to a system comprising preformed screed elements , which can be made of any suitable material , but is particularly adapted to being formed from a cementitious material . alternative materials from which the screed elements can be formed include plastic , ceramic , clay and composite materials , such as fiber - reinforced materials . advantageously , the screed elements of the system can be formed from a recycled material including but not limited to recycled glass , polypropylene , recycled aggregate in a cementitious matrix , asphalt - based materials or any other suitable durable material .