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UFH & Reclaimed FloorBoards

  • 01-09-2008 10:32am
    #1
    corboy
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    Hi All,
    We are trying to decide on what floorboards to use on the UFH, we would like to use reclaimed boards but were told that they would be an inch thick which is not suitable for UFH.

    Does anybody know if this is true and if so what should we be using, is there a max thickness of the boards above which UFH performance is affected??

    Many thanks,


Comments

  • #2
    sinnerboy
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    I would advise against this as the risk of warping is high . Use semi solid boards AKA "engineered" boards . Typically 18mm thick . Good ufh suppliers will advise further - some provide an underlay


  • #3
    Slig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,550 ✭✭✭Slig


    I am open to correction but as I learnt, any timber shouldnt be used above UFH. To me a 25mm thick board above UFH would cup very quickly.
    The heat on the underside would dry out that face of the wood and cause the underside to shrink which would warp the board.

    As far as I know the only materials that can be used with UFH are stone/tile, linoleum/carpet and some forms of laminate timber. I would imagine however that carpet would not be desirable as it would insulate the floor somewhat.


  • #4
    RKQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭RKQ


    Two schools of thought - glue solid timber or use semi-solid engineered.
    I've seen both used sucessfully.
    I choose Semi-solid engineered oak and it works fine.

    I am abit cagey about glue but thats just me. The primers and glue are very expensive and IMO timber should "move" naturally and breath.

    I wouldn't risk wide plank 25mm thick recycled boards.

    Tiles are best and totally scratch resistant! Scratches in timber is normal but still can be annoying.


  • #5
    bauderline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 899 ✭✭✭bauderline


    Correct.... Engineered boards are widely used with UFH and there are rarely problems with it if installed correctly.

    As others have said you would be taking a big enough risk with 25mm solid timber....

    P.


  • #6
    corboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 57 ✭✭corboy


    Thanks for the advice lads, I think we will stay away from the reclaimed boards and go with wide planks of engineered boards. Is there a prefference with that for glue etc or does was that only for old reclaimed planks??
    Do the engineered planks need an underlay?


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