What type of wood floor is best over a radiant heating system?
Due to their varied moisture, temperature and expansion characteristics, all species of wood floors are not good candidates for installation over radiant heating systems. In any case, a species known for its stability especially in terms of humidity and temperature must be chosen. In this scenario, engineered wood flooring work best with radiant heat because of its dimensional stability. Quarter sawn or rift-sawn flooring is preferred over plain sawn in such areas. Strip flooring is also a better choice than plank flooring, as narrow boards expand and contract to a lesser extent than wide boards do.
