ᐅ Retrofitting Underfloor Heating When Replacing the Flooring
Created on: 24 Oct 2021 12:35
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littlebird
Hello,
Is it possible to retrofit underfloor heating in an existing apartment (built in 2000) with reinforced concrete ceilings? The building currently has a gas system (central heating) installed. We plan to replace the flooring anyway and install hardwood floors (currently laminate).
My biggest concern is whether it is even feasible to coordinate such a retrofit with other property owners? How are the costs usually allocated, and is it worth installing underfloor heating with a gas system? Especially considering that the radiator temperatures are higher than those of underfloor heating (plus space needed for a mixing valve and related components).
The alternative would be electric underfloor heating in the bathroom and children’s room. I am worried that the heating costs might be disproportionately high.
Does anyone have experience with this topic? Thanks.
Is it possible to retrofit underfloor heating in an existing apartment (built in 2000) with reinforced concrete ceilings? The building currently has a gas system (central heating) installed. We plan to replace the flooring anyway and install hardwood floors (currently laminate).
My biggest concern is whether it is even feasible to coordinate such a retrofit with other property owners? How are the costs usually allocated, and is it worth installing underfloor heating with a gas system? Especially considering that the radiator temperatures are higher than those of underfloor heating (plus space needed for a mixing valve and related components).
The alternative would be electric underfloor heating in the bathroom and children’s room. I am worried that the heating costs might be disproportionately high.
Does anyone have experience with this topic? Thanks.
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littlebird27 Oct 2021 20:08Thank you very much for your responses. I think we will not make any changes and will leave the heating system as it is.