Retention apparatus for screed cover

A paving system for laying an asphalt paving material, comprising:

• a paving machine;
• and
• a screed assembly configured to be removably connected to the paving machine, the screed assembly comprising:
• a screed plate;
• a heating element cover;
• a heating assembly including a heating element insertable between the screed plate and the heating element cover;
• a screed frame configured to be spaced from the screed plate and removably coupled thereto, wherein the screed frame includes one or more openings therein, the screed frame has a symmetric shape including opposing raised middle sections that are spaced apart to form the one or more openings, positioned within the one or more openings are the heating element cover positioned on or adjacent the heating element with the heating element positioned on the screed;
• and
• a plurality of compression spring assemblies configured to be connected to the screed frame and configured to be connected to the heating element cover, wherein the plurality of compression spring assemblies are configured to set a desired position between the heating element cover and the heating element, and wherein the plurality of compression spring assemblies reside in a space in the screed frame and are accessible through the one or more openings of the screed frame to adjust the desired position.