Can radiant heating systems be compatible with wood flooring both solid and engineered?
“YES” with certain cautions and restraints. First of all, check with the manufacturer for their recommendations. The most common recommendation for all systems is to have the heating system installed and “on line”, running, before wood flooring products are delivered. Most contractors report a minimum of 72 hours of heating is required to dry the system; however, a week or more is suggested. Light weight concrete, gypcrete, gypsum slurrys, etc. tend to dry slowly so that the extra time is necessary. For engineered flooring: adhesive applications, the adhesive manufacturer should be consulted for compatibility with the heating system. Engineered flooring mechanically fastened, – use fasteners which do not extend below the subfloor material. For solid wood flooring, the following three installation systems are the most common: 1) Plywood subflooring over the heated slab. If the slab is on grade, above grade, in contact with the ground, or over an uncontrolled environment; a vapor retarde
