Can underfloor heating be used on suspended floor?
Underfloor heating can be installed on any suspended timber floor with wooden joists – whether on ground or upper floor levels. Warm water underfloor heating (UFH) in a suspended timber floor offers all the benefits associated with this form of heating without adding height to the overall floor construction.
What can go wrong with under floor heating?
- Common Underfloor Heating Problems. Although generally highly reliable, there are many reasons your underfloor heating could be malfunctioning.
- Problems with the pipes.
- Blockages.
- Trapped Air.
- Leaks.
- Incompatible top layer of flooring.
- Incorrect Setup.
- Screed.
Can you screed a suspended floor?
To get the timber suspended floor to act as a screeded floor and to give out more heat, the air gap between the insulation and the floor boards should be filled with a lightweight screed mix. The infill is normally 10:1 sand/cement mix at a height of 25 mm.
Can underfloor heating be laid on floorboards?
Underfloor heating can be placed on top of floorboards, or any other type of subfloor you require. In this case, a modern electric system would be best, as it can simply be laid out across the existing floorboards before the new floor surface is installed on top of it.
Can you put wet underfloor heating under wooden floors?
Underfloor heating systems are available for all types of wood floors. A suspended wood floor lends itself to water pipe underfloor heating, whereas a concrete base floor is suited to an electric heat mat. ‘Flexible’ engineered wood floors with a thickness of around 15mm-18mm deliver the best results.
How many years does underfloor heating last?
Lifespan of Underfloor Heating The lifespan is over 25 years for an electric underfloor heating system as long as the flooring remains intact. A system using a gas boiler lasts approximately 10 years due to the many components that may need to be replaced. Water-based systems are designed to last for 50 years.
How do I find my underfloor heating fault?
We can detect a faulty heater by using a thermal imaging camera and specialist testing equipment which is used to locate the exact point of fault. The damaged cable or pipe is then accessed by lifting the floor for that area only and fixing the damaged heater.
Does underfloor heating go under screed?
Buried underfloor heating involves placing the pipes into the floor screed. The floor screed is finished, burying the pipes, and the different zones are controlled by the underfloor heating manifold.
Can you put underfloor heating on top of concrete?
Underfloor heating can be fitted in both concrete and timber suspended floors, but for other floor constructions (for example we also offer a ‘floating floor’ solution) please contact us.
Can a suspended floor be used for underfloor heating?
If you’re still wondering about how to install underfloor heating upstairs, contact our friendly team for expert advice. Underfloor heating can be installed on any suspended timber floor with wooden joists – whether on ground or upper floor levels.
What to use to protect underfloor heating pipes?
These underfloor coils need to be aligned close enough together to ensure there are no cold spots under the floor. 4. This is then followed by a layer of screed (made of a combination of cement and sand), which is placed over the pipework to protect the pipes from collapsing when people stand or furniture is laid on the floor.
When to install an underfloor heating system on the first floor?
Choose an underfloor heating system that can be fitted on first floor timber joists from above before the deck is laid, or between timber joists from below after the deck is laid. This allows underfloor heating installers to work on site, without affecting the build schedule of the other trades.
What kind of panels are used for underfloor heating?
ProFloor End Return Panels are used with the ProFloor pre-grooved panels to allow the underfloor heating pipes to run back into room, offering an easy installation of water circulation heating systems in timber suspended floor structures with no greater spacings of 400mm centres.