Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jul 06, 2009 3:29 pm Hi, We are building a new home and have laid hydronic in slab heating.We are now being told by our builder that they will not guarantee timber floors laid over the slab and hydronic heating. Can someone please give advice on this topic. I have my heart set on timber floors. Re: Hydronic Heating and solid timber floors 2Jul 06, 2009 7:03 pm I have the same problem. Engineered floorboards are accepted, but I'm after Boral's Slimwood, which is a solid 13 mm timber. I've decided to write a waiver to the effect that if there is a problem with the flooring that is confined to the hydronic areas (not all areas are heated) then it's my problem. I would suggest keeping the hydronic heating to a minimum. That is, raise the room temperature to 20 C. If you use the hydronic to heat the room to 26 C this may raise the slab temperature way too much. Anyway, this is my strategy with no guarantees it will work. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 16059 Does anyone have a suggestion for a good hydronic in slab heating speacialist who may be able to help me with an existing system and wether or not it may need a seperator… 0 5056 Currently renovating, and our main lounge is 5m x 10m, with a cathedral roof peaking at 6.5m high. Currently have tiles on concrete slab. Room is very hard to heat. I am… 0 4975 |