Can I have underfloor heating with Joisted floors?

Wet underfloor heating systems are an effective way of incorporating a heating system into a joisted floor construction, for both new build and refurbishment situations.

Can you have underfloor heating with laminate floors?

Laminate and carpet flooring is suited for use with underfloor heating, but you must ensure that the total tog of all materials does not exceed 2.5 tog for the system to provide enough heat output.

Can you put underfloor heating on a suspended floor?

Underfloor heating can be installed on any suspended timber floor with wooden joists – whether on ground or upper floor levels. Warm water underfloor heating (UFH) in a suspended timber floor offers all the benefits associated with this form of heating without adding height to the overall floor construction.

Can you have wooden floors with underfloor heating?

While wooden floors are suitable for underfloor heating, we always recommend using engineered wood for your wooden flooring with a UFH system. Engineered wood gives the same effect as solid hardwood but with the added benefits of strength and durability once it is laid.

Which is the best underfloor heating system for joisted floors?

They provide the structural diaphragm, running over the entire floor area. Joisted floors are used typically on upper floors, where there is not a cast/concrete construction. WHICH UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEM IS BEST FOR JOISTED FLOORS?

Can a suspended floor be used for underfloor heating?

If you’re still wondering about how to install underfloor heating upstairs, contact our friendly team for expert advice. Underfloor heating can be installed on any suspended timber floor with wooden joists – whether on ground or upper floor levels.

Is it better to have radiators or underfloor heating?

Underfloor heating maximises available floor space and is a safer option for children’s bedrooms than radiators. Installing underfloor heating on both the ground and first floors will improve the overall efficiency of the heating system – particularly where a heat pump has been specified.

How does the ambiplate 30 underfloor heating system work?

Specially designed for joisted floor systems, the AmbiPlate 30 underfloor heating system consists of diffuser plates fixed to the top side of the joists, spanning a joist void. Insulation must be installed tight up to the underside of the plates to ensure minimal downward heat loss and maximum upward heat output.