It is also the responsibility of the general contractor plumber and hvac systems professional to put care into the installation of a radiant heat system so that all flooring substrates perform well and look great for years.
How to install hardwood floors over radiant heat.
Engineered flooring with a less stable wear layer species such as hickory beech and maple are not normally best suited over radiant heat unless otherwise suggested by the flooring manufacturer.
In our four season porch we decided to install 3 4 in.
Installing hardwood floors over radiant heat when installing hardwood floors over this type of heating system.
I do not recommend installing a glue down flooring reason for is if you ever need to make a repair you can damage your heating tube.
How to install hardwood floors over radiant heat parquet floors are readily used in radiant heat applications.
The nwfa offers information on radiant heat in its technical manual a100.
This installation over radiant heat can work.
The porch floor was 1 1 2 inches lower than the finished hardwood floor height of the main house.
Oak hardwood flooring to match the rest of the house flooring but we had some floor height issues to deal with first.
And also you want to check with the manufacturer because installing some floor over a radiant heat system will void the warranty.
Water and wood as well as in its installation guidelines.
Using electric radiant heat under wood floors.
With radiant heat systems it s not just the responsibility of the hardwood floor professional to be on top of their game.
The types of installation method allowed are laminate floating floors and staple down hardwood floors.
A lot depends on the design of the heating system and how it is operated to lessen the impact of sudden changes on the hardwood floor.
The cut and thickness of the wear layer lamina peeled sliced or sawn may also affect how the floor performs over radiant heat.