ᐅ Underfloor Heating Beneath Wood Plank Flooring

Created on: 20 Dec 2018 14:20
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Theodorius
Hello!

I would like to hear your opinions on the topic of underfloor heating and wooden plank flooring:

I want to have a floor that feels as warm and natural as possible, because it is breathable. Therefore, parquet and laminate are not an option. I find wooden planks ideal, maybe even spruce/fir.
Wooden planks are installed on a special substructure, as far as I have seen... So I could probably save on screed in those areas.

But how do you construct something like this in combination with underfloor heating? Support elements to the concrete slab can only be placed between the pipes/tubes, right?
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fach1werk
15 Feb 2019 09:07
Hello Andre,

I actually did that. Strangely, I can't even find it among my sent private messages or conversations. Since many homebuilders are interested in Heinz von Heiden, it might be good if they could also read along.

Best regards
Gabriele
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Andre77
15 Feb 2019 09:41
Oh, that’s strange. I used to be able to message someone here, but I haven’t been able to since then...
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hampshire
16 Feb 2019 08:26
Hello Theodorius, as has been mentioned many times before, solid wood flooring combined with underfloor heating is not a good technical combination. If you want a healthy indoor climate, consider using solid wood flooring, clay plaster, and a masonry heater. Opinions may vary, but I would not choose underfloor heating in living areas again—especially if the floor is already naturally warm.
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Bookstar
17 Feb 2019 11:13
hampshire schrieb:
Hello Theodorius, as has been mentioned many times, floorboards combined with underfloor heating are not a good technical combination. If you are aiming for a comfortable indoor climate, consider using floorboards, clay plaster, and a traditional stove. Opinions may vary, but I would not want underfloor heating in living areas again—especially if the floor is already “warm.”
Huh?
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hampshire
17 Feb 2019 13:52
Bookstar schrieb:
Hä?

If a good indoor climate is a priority: hallway yes, underfloor heating no. Instead, a masonry heater. Recommended walls: clay plaster.
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nms_hs
17 Feb 2019 15:42
Caspar2020 schrieb:

And for underfloor heating in raised floors, there are ready-made systems as @dertill mentioned. For example, the Thermolutz System Econom-Flex.

I'll join in here... Does anyone know of an alternative supplier to Thermolutz for an underfloor heating system that is installed between the joists?