Hello everyone,
we are currently having a timber frame house built, and it already looks very good!
Now the ventilation, water, and electrical conduits are installed, and only the underfloor heating is missing.
It was supposed to be installed yesterday, but the site manager told me that it is too cold for that.
The house itself has been standing for 3 weeks and has been fully closed with windows, etc. since then.
So far, all trades have always worked quickly and carefully, and even the chimney builder and the plasterers on the facade had no issues with the temperatures during their masonry work.
Are the heating loops really that sensitive to temperature? The outside temperature here is at least -3°C (27°F), mostly above freezing during the day. Beforehand, it was always clearly stated that the work would be weather-independent since the roof is installed immediately.
As an amateur, I could understand that for the screed, but the pipes should be able to be laid already, right?
...but of course, I don't want to accuse anyone of anything...
Naturally, I am quite impatient right now... :-)
Best regards
we are currently having a timber frame house built, and it already looks very good!
Now the ventilation, water, and electrical conduits are installed, and only the underfloor heating is missing.
It was supposed to be installed yesterday, but the site manager told me that it is too cold for that.
The house itself has been standing for 3 weeks and has been fully closed with windows, etc. since then.
So far, all trades have always worked quickly and carefully, and even the chimney builder and the plasterers on the facade had no issues with the temperatures during their masonry work.
Are the heating loops really that sensitive to temperature? The outside temperature here is at least -3°C (27°F), mostly above freezing during the day. Beforehand, it was always clearly stated that the work would be weather-independent since the roof is installed immediately.
As an amateur, I could understand that for the screed, but the pipes should be able to be laid already, right?
...but of course, I don't want to accuse anyone of anything...
Naturally, I am quite impatient right now... :-)
Best regards
Tanita schrieb:
All trades have always worked quickly and carefully so farThere is therefore no reason to rush now or to mistrust anyone.
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Baumfachmann6 Feb 2018 16:55After installation (before the screed is poured), a pressure test is performed to check for tightness. To avoid frost damage, the temperature should not be too low. The material also becomes very stiff in the cold, so it is better if the temperature is not extremely cold.
I’m not exactly sure how cold it is inside the house (feels warmer than outside). If the pipes do turn out to be too inflexible, at least I’m relieved. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it will get warmer again within the next two weeks... :-( It made me a bit uneasy because it was always emphasized how weather-independent the system is... too bad, waiting really isn’t my strong suit!!!
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toxicmolotof7 Feb 2018 07:09Come on, I’m building a house for the next 30-50 years, ideally even longer. So it won’t fail because of a week, a month, or in the worst case, even six months.
Get used to it, because the screed and plaster are still missing.
In the long run, it’s better if everything can dry out longer rather than just the technical minimum time. And what good is a poorly installed underfloor heating system where the installer is constantly frustrated and the workmanship is poor? You want to be able to heat with it for many years to come.
Get used to it, because the screed and plaster are still missing.
In the long run, it’s better if everything can dry out longer rather than just the technical minimum time. And what good is a poorly installed underfloor heating system where the installer is constantly frustrated and the workmanship is poor? You want to be able to heat with it for many years to come.
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