can underfloor heating pipes be set in the concrete slab base of a conservatories or do you put on top and put screen on top again
2007-10-05 03:03:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes. When installing in the slab makes sure you put foam insulation board down first, then concrete wire, then zip tie the tubing to the wire. The foam helps put the heat up through the floor so you don't waste heat. I have installed miles and miles of radiant heat in all kinds of areas and for many applications.Make sure you use a pex tubing with and oxygen barrier. Keep your tubing runs to proper lengths for the size tubing you use. And a helpful tip is to take pictures once you have installed the tubing before you pour the concrete just in case you need it for future reference. Also if you are going to control it with a slab sensor, now is the time to run the conduit for it in the floor. And also pressurize tubing and leave it on when pouring, that way if someone hits the tubing with a wheel barrow or tool and makes a hole, you will know it right away and it can be repaired. I have seen it happen. Good luck
2007-10-05 12:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by candyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
underfloor heating works on the principle of heating up a concrete slab which then in turn releases the heat evenly through out the room.,not unlike an electric storage heater.Ideally the pipes should be set 75mm -100mm of concrete.
2007-10-05 03:12:15 · answer #2 · answered by Max Power says relax 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are pouring a new slab, set the pipes in. If the slab is existing, you can set them on top. Either way, make sure you use someone who knows what they're doing to avoid the possibility of breakage. This is a great, comfortable, energy efficient, low cost way to heat a space.
2007-10-05 03:37:28 · answer #3 · answered by cutlerb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen a lot of stories where heating pipe or tubes are set in the concrete slabs. I'm not sure of the material or how deep they set them...you might try to Google it and see if any methods come up.
2007-10-05 03:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hot water heating pipes can be burried into concrete floors. This is usually done when the floor is installed but they can be added later (it is a lot of work but it can be done). This works in most applications - and even is used to melt ice and snow from drives and walkways.
2007-10-05 03:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've seen this method of heat a few times and all the pipes have been in the concrete foundation.
2007-10-05 03:11:27 · answer #6 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
CONCRETE SLAB THEM INSULATION USUALLY KINGSPAN OR SIMILAR THEN 65MM -100MM SCREED THE PIPES BEING FIXED TO THE INSULATION , THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO DO IT DEPENDING ON SITE REQUIREMENTS
2007-10-05 08:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sits on top of the slab. Saw it done on "This Old House".
2007-10-05 03:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the best screed is the normal screed ..that is sharp sand and cement 4 to 1
2016-04-07 05:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you set them in concrete they might burst and to fix it you will have to dig up th floor.
2007-10-05 03:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋