A lot of experts would tell you not to combine underfloor heating with solid wood flooring. This is a result of the floorboards’ propensity to shift after they are installed in response to temperature variations. To avoid selecting the incorrect wood, verify with your supplier before placing your purchase as not all types of wood are susceptible to this kind of response.
The majority of professionals advise using kiln-dried wood with a minimal moisture content (between 6% and 9%) if your project calls for solid wood flooring. By doing this, the wood is better able to withstand the temperature fluctuations that come with UFH systems and maintain its form over seasonal climate changes.
Because of its sturdy structural construction, engineered wood flooring is recommended by the majority of experts. Compared to solid lumber, engineered boards are more sturdy because they are composed of layers that have been laminated together. When installing engineered wood over underfloor heating, a board width of 150 mm is advised.
When installing parquet flooring above underfloor heating, solid wood is not advised. Use only engineered wood if possible.
Other hard surfaces are always strongly advised if you need a flooring layer above the liquid screed in Suffolk (which may be left uncovered) or above the underfloor heating system if it is the only installation underneath. The materials thought to be most thermally conductive include engineered wood flooring, stone, and ceramic tiles, while solid hardwood flooring may also function in some situations.
Radiators in a house can be swapped out for underfloor heating systems. In some cases, UFH systems can even completely replace radiator systems in a house, depending on their size and the quantity of heat lost from specific rooms and places. If you would rather not do this, you can opt to heat the upstairs with traditional radiators and install underfloor heating in some areas of your home, such as the new addition or the downstairs area.
Take into consideration the previously discussed aspects when determining if replacing part of your property’s radiators with underfloor heating would be cost-effective and advantageous.
Get in touch with UK Screed right now if you’ve been thinking about liquid screed in Suffolk and underfloor heating for a project that will be completed before you install timber flooring.
We take great pride in our ability to install underfloor heating systems according to our customers’ specifications. Additionally, we are equipped and ready to do an installation in the United Kingdom, so you can rest easy knowing that our services are always available to you.
