Damaged engineered wood floor

Paul Pollets

a mixing device that would prevent scorching the floors...

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K. Kung

Damaged engineered wood floor

We like this house with hydronic radiant floors. The problem is the damaged wood floor; all the edges of the engineered wood floor curled up. What went wrong with the installation of the hydronic tubings? What do we have to do to correct the problem? How much will it cost? The house is 5000 squared feet.
Thank you for any insight you can offer.

Al Letellier_9

engineered flooring

Most likely the problem was installation of the flooring or the temperature of the radiant is too high. You should contact the installer of both the flooring and the heating system to see what can be worked out. IF that gets you nowhere, you need to consult with a heating pro to see if the cause is heating related. I know of no way to repair a floor like that. It may have to be replaced.
Good luck.

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tim smith

Re: cupped floor question

Is this a new house, is it built on slab or overpour on joists w/ light weight gypsum or under floor radiant. I have had issues where on slab, the General laid floor too soon after pour, ie 2 weeks and way too much moisture still present. Should probably be 6 to 8 weeks to releas moisture and then check moisture level in slab before laying floor. Just a thought. Also could be just an over temp condition as Al stated. Good luck, Tim

hot_rod

Humidity control?

wood movement is often related to humidty control, or lack of.

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J.C.A._3

Or...

Lack of acclimation. I don't care what the makers say...If the wood isn't in the home before installing for at least a few weeks,(I like a month or more..personally)you're gambling.

Been there, done that....won't do it again.

Green wood going into a new home is the worst offender. Installers that are in a rush...are the guilty party too many times.

Molding can only hide so much...When the excrement hits the air movement device....the homeowner doesn't care who's responsible, they just want it repaired. Fall Guy...isn't the place to be... then. Get it in writing! JMHO. JCA