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Radiant Heat and Wood Floors

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HeatingHelp Administrator Posts: 694
edited December 2016 in THE MAIN WALL

imageRadiant Heat and Wood Floors

The wider the boards, the greater the chance for trouble. Stick with boards that are no wider than three inches. Wide wood can warp. Use mechanical humidity control. The relative humidity in a radiantly heated home that has wood floors should be no more than 50 percent. Without this constant humidity, you get cracks in the wood.

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  • ANDRES
    ANDRES Member Posts: 1
    Hello, I hope you can help me with a duobt.
    What woden floor to put over my radiant heat (Heat Pump)? Engeeniring wood (14mm, 4mm of Oak) or Strand Woven Bamboo? Wich one is more efficient for the heating?

    Best regards.
    Andres Serrano

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