Hello professionals,
We are planning to install a staircase parallel to a wall. The resulting opening in the floor would almost certainly damage the underfloor heating. Is it necessary to replace the entire system, or can the damaged sections be repaired? I understand that underfloor heating pipes are laid in serpentine patterns, but it is hard to determine their exact routing. If anyone has experience with this and also knows the approximate costs involved, I would be very grateful for any advice.
We are planning to install a staircase parallel to a wall. The resulting opening in the floor would almost certainly damage the underfloor heating. Is it necessary to replace the entire system, or can the damaged sections be repaired? I understand that underfloor heating pipes are laid in serpentine patterns, but it is hard to determine their exact routing. If anyone has experience with this and also knows the approximate costs involved, I would be very grateful for any advice.
reorganizing underfloor heating
So, the underfloor heating pipes run in serpentine loops. That’s correct. The thing is, these loops are supplied with water at one point, and the water flows all the way to the end. It’s important to ensure that this flow is maintained. For that, you need to figure out exactly how the loops are laid out and where you plan to create the breakthrough.
I would recommend contacting a heating company that possibly has a so-called thermal imaging mat. This is a mat that reacts to heat and can show exactly where the underfloor heating loops run. (Of course, you should briefly turn on the heating for this – even in summer 😉 )
This should help to identify any possible bypassing or bridging of the heating loops.
Good luck
So, the underfloor heating pipes run in serpentine loops. That’s correct. The thing is, these loops are supplied with water at one point, and the water flows all the way to the end. It’s important to ensure that this flow is maintained. For that, you need to figure out exactly how the loops are laid out and where you plan to create the breakthrough.
I would recommend contacting a heating company that possibly has a so-called thermal imaging mat. This is a mat that reacts to heat and can show exactly where the underfloor heating loops run. (Of course, you should briefly turn on the heating for this – even in summer 😉 )
This should help to identify any possible bypassing or bridging of the heating loops.
Good luck