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A questions was raised to me concerning whether or not radiant heat under a floor will give off a bad odor if the floor has a tar paper lining between the sub-floor and the hardwood floor. I assume it was placed there to limit noise. Is there anyway to safeguard that this does not happen and/or will this odor be only temporary anyway. I have never run into any complaints after installing radiant heat but that doesn't mean I should ignore the possibility. Can this happen or at what temperature will this off gassing possibly happen?
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it can
and tar paper under radiant isn't really recommended. I don't really have any other details except non-tar builder's paper or the like is a better choice.Rob Brown
Designer for Rockport Mechanical
in beautiful Rockport Maine.0 -
existing tar paper
The house I am concerned about already has this tar paper through out the home. Is there anyway to get around this off gassing issue?0 -
hmm.
well, you're not the first in this situation, so it's by no means a given to be a problem. Do you know what you're running for water temps?Rob Brown
Designer for Rockport Mechanical
in beautiful Rockport Maine.0 -
temp
Would like to get to a surface temp of 80 degrees, at the highest temp the tube would be at 120 degrees.0 -
My Experience
I just finished doing my radiant floor retro. I have quarter sawn-red oak floor with tar paper. I am running 130F water and have not had any odor at all.
I did a staple up with aluminum transfer plates.0
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