ᐅ Underfloor Heating: Common Mistakes Made by Professionals When Installing the Loops
Created on: 21 Oct 2016 19:06
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Calafati
Dear forum community,
a warm hello and at the same time an early apology in case I posted in the wrong section, I’m a bit confused and hoping for some advice here.
Our problem: about 10 days ago, a company installed what I guess you’d call "heating loops" in the rooms, meaning insulation – foil – mesh – pipes. Everything has already been connected to the manifolds, so it was done to exact specifications!
Now the screed contractor has noticed that the insulation layer is way too thick and he can’t even apply the minimum required thickness of screed. Of course, we don’t want the screed to crack after a few years... This means: everything has to be removed!!!
MY QUESTION TO YOU: what should we pay attention to now? Is it possible to carefully straighten out and reposition the pipes that were laid in loops and bends? Could this cause cracks? Even our general contractor says he has never seen anything like this.
How can I protect myself? What should I be aware of?
Thankful for your advice,
Klaus
a warm hello and at the same time an early apology in case I posted in the wrong section, I’m a bit confused and hoping for some advice here.
Our problem: about 10 days ago, a company installed what I guess you’d call "heating loops" in the rooms, meaning insulation – foil – mesh – pipes. Everything has already been connected to the manifolds, so it was done to exact specifications!
Now the screed contractor has noticed that the insulation layer is way too thick and he can’t even apply the minimum required thickness of screed. Of course, we don’t want the screed to crack after a few years... This means: everything has to be removed!!!
MY QUESTION TO YOU: what should we pay attention to now? Is it possible to carefully straighten out and reposition the pipes that were laid in loops and bends? Could this cause cracks? Even our general contractor says he has never seen anything like this.
How can I protect myself? What should I be aware of?
Thankful for your advice,
Klaus
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toxicmolotof22 Oct 2016 08:37Just to make sure I understand correctly... The general contractor provides planning, insulation, underfloor heating, and payment?
Communicate any concerns to the general contractor in writing... that is their responsibility to resolve. They must also prove to you that their approach is professional. However, this will be difficult if the screed installer has already raised concerns.
I wouldn’t do or touch anything myself.
Communicate any concerns to the general contractor in writing... that is their responsibility to resolve. They must also prove to you that their approach is professional. However, this will be difficult if the screed installer has already raised concerns.
I wouldn’t do or touch anything myself.
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