UNDER-FLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS

Walking on Wood supply, fit and guarantees engineered hardwood floors with under-floor heating systems. There are several types of under-floor heating systems, and depending on the system that you choose, Walking on Wood will suggest the appropriate and the most suitable floor solution.

The most important point to realize is that a wooden floor is subject to expansion and contraction, according to the amount of moisture in the local environment. This expansion and contraction are magnified when dealing with under-floor heating as the wood is subject to a higher than usual temperature and degree of moisture loss. For these reasons, it is essential to select the correct type of floor and the under-floor heating system either water-based or electrical.

During the installation process, the environment of the site should have a humidity level between 40%-60% and temperature should not exceed 25 degrees. Furthermore, it’s vital to ensure that the pipes are set at a consistent level below the floor covering and evenly distributed to avoid heat spots. The subfloor must be also uniformly dry and have been laid at least two weeks prior to placing the wooden floorboards and the subfloor should measure a maximum of 3% moisture content by weight and should be properly levelled. Initially, the heating should be increased at a gradual rate to avoid excessive shrinkage and cracking of the subfloor and heating temperature should never be set above 25 degrees.

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ENGINEERED FLOOR SOLUTIONS AND CORRESPONDING UNDER-FLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS

WATERBASED UNDER-FLOOR HEATING

The benefits of a water-based underfloor heating system are that the heat can be distributed more evenly and at a lower running cost than radiators.

Water is heated by a boiler or other heat source and pumped to manifolds located on each floor, which distribute it around the heating circuits in the various rooms before returning to the heat source for re-heating. Once a desired room temperature has been achieved, the thermostat sends a signal to a valve on the manifold, which is then closed