Underfloor Heating and Wood Floors
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Luciana
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoOur whole house has wet underfloor heating and most rooms have engineered wood floors. I don't recall (paying for) any underlay, I think the builder used thin plywood on top of the aluminium sheet&pipes - then laid (glued) the floorboards to it (sorry, not the best photos, but just to give you an idea...).
What was quite expensive though, was this special adhesive they used that had to dry quite flexible and allow slight movement when the whole thing expands/contracts... I'm sure someone with more experience can give you a more technical reply :))
Good luck!
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Comments (8)Most definitely not solid wood flooring ... as everyone above has advised. The whole reason we stopped producing Solid Wood Flooring and manufacturing engineered wooden floors as opposed to Solid Wood floors is due to their inherent stability within 21st century installations i.e. underfloor heating systems / air conditioning etc. Our engineered wooden floors once installed look exactly the same as solid wood flooring (see below) and the usable hardwood wear layer (i.e. from surface to the tongue and groove ) is the same depth - so the same longevity, and you can have them oiled, bespoke stained , texturised to suit your interior. If you change your decor in years to come, you can sand your floor and stain to suit... These 2 floors are both the same ...Character Oak engineered flooring but the floor above has an antiqued stain - this would work well within an Edwardian interior ...whilst the one below is clear UV oiled Character Oak flooring. Character Oak works wonderfully in all interiors as it has a beautiful, timeless quality... https://woodflooringengineered.co.uk/...See MoreUnderfloor heating with engineered wood floors
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Comments (10)Underfloor heating is a fantastic way to radiate heat in to your room. Wet systems are more cost effective over larger areas than electric and you can zone this with your main system or separately (advised). Heating from the floor gives you a great all round heat source and thus reduces the impression of cold spots associated with point source heating. With the underfloor heating on you will not have cold feet! The wood burner will most likely put out a good wattage of heat but do make sure that it is sufficient to heat the space. As mentioned by others, this will need cleaning, re-fuelling and emptying on a regular basis if used daily. Wood will need to be stored and it is surprising how much you can burn through as well as how much dried timber can cost. With all points considered I would use this in a supporting role to give out additional heat and the added visual satisfaction of a natural roaring fire on those cold winter nights. You cannot beat the feel of a real fire after all. I support your decision to go with wet underfloor heating and the additional wood burner. With the underfloor on a thermostat and timer you will always have a good ambient heat that tops up as required. It is worth noting that if you need to quickly heat a room, underfloor heating is not ideal. The thermal gradient is often steep, albeit your feet warm quickly. You need to give the heating time to reach the required temperature and so a wood burner would be better for immediate warmth. Go with both but do make sure that you thermally insulate the extension really well. Glass, if you are introducing some, does not mean that it will be cold. triple glazed units are super efficient these days and you can even have heated glazing that works like a see through radiator! Walls are equally important if not more so to insulate well. Make sure that your timber floor is well suited to the underfloor system as not all boards are made equal! The backing layers of plywood and the thickness of the solid timber wear layer all add to the stability of the board. When the underfloor heating is first turned on just make sure it is brought up slowly over time to allow the flooring to adjust. Also be mindful of furniture with underfloor heating. A heavy sofa or furniture unit with hot pipes underneath can react and "burn" dark pipe marks in to the floor. The hot water heats under the furniture and has no where to go, thus the wood gets hotter and hotter. Be clear with your setting out in the first place! Enjoy your extension....See MoreWhat is the best flooring to partner underfloor heating?
Comments (3)Good evening, They are all ok and really it's just a matter of what your would like to have. Engineered hardwood is of course the most natural and the one that will provide a more luxurious look. Your guests will notice your real wood flooring which generally speaking adds value to the property. Wood looking porcelain tiles, as the name suggests are an imitation of wood flooring and are never available in long planks like 1900mm or more. However, good quality porcelain tiles are durable, maintenance free and will last forever. Vinyl or LVT (luxury vinyl tiles) are again an imitation of the real thing and are very durable and maintenance free but in my opinion a bit cheap looking. Perfectly fine commercial application or for a BTL though. Feel free to contact me for more info if needed. Best Regards...See More
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7 years agoHello@jones1978,
We had the UFH installed 4 years ago and when researching it, I didn't even consider rugs and trapped heat; my thinking was that is 'they' say you can use carpet, a rug wouldn't make a difference. Well, as I discovered, it depends.
If your rug is one of those heavy, high density knots wool rugs, the chances are that it will keep the heat trapped. However, a rather light, either cotton, sisal, viscose or thin wool rug doesn't seem to affect the overall temperature.
I think the overall room temperature also depends on your insulation. The office room in the photos above is basically an internal room, it has no exterior walls or windows, so we actually rarely put the heating on in there even in December - and hubby works from home most of the week. Our living room, on the other hand, is the only room in the house with single glazing (conservation area rules) and a heavy rug; it's the coldest room in the house and looses heat pretty quick if we don't close the shutters. Luckily for us, the fireplace is functional and we light a fire almost every evening in the winter. I've been thinking about buying a thinner rug, but it really doesn't bother us that much.
IPAD 112.JPG · More InfoMake of this what you will, but personally, I still love UFH and I'd rather live with no rugs than go back to radiators... Good luck with your project!
@mckevis - congrats on finishing! Please let us know how you like your UFH.
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