Does underfloor heating damage tiles?

Underfloor heating can cause an array of issues if not tiled onto correctly, from cracking due to heat expansion to damaging wires with a trowel. There are two solutions for this problem, one for each electric underfloor heating and piped underfloor heating.

What are the disadvantages of underfloor heating?

Cons of Underfloor Heating

• Installation Cost. Electric systems offer rapid installations times, with many systems able to be fitted in an average sized bathroom in just 1-2 days.
• Installation Time.
• Floor Height Issue.

Can underfloor heating cause health problems?

Underfloor heating systems increase venous disorders and sweaty feet. That was the assumption by studies from the 1960s. Current operating temperatures of underfloor heating systems are completely safe with venous diseases. Those who suffer from sweaty feet, will in fact profit from underfloor heating.

What happens when you tile over an underfloor heating system?

Tiles can expand at a different rate to screed and adhesives and this causes stress between the tiles and the adhesive. Another issue with tiling directly over underfloor heating is the weakening of grout and adhesive if the underfloor heating system is turned on too soon. This is because the adhesive needs to be allowed to cure.

Who are the authors of tiled floors with underfloor heating?

BRE ( Building Research Establishment) is an independent, research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, operating in the built environment and associated industries. On 22 May 2015, BRE published Tiled floors with underfloor heating: A guide to minimising and repairing cracking (IP 6/15), by Rupert Pool and Tony Yates.

Are there any health problems with underfloor heating?

Underfloor heating is subject to rules of maximum radiant surface temperature. If we exceed this temperature, the floor may cause discomfort in the first place and may cause health problems, but there are no in-depth clinical studies on this topic.

Why do you need a thermal imaging camera for underfloor heating?

A thermal imaging camera can detect heat patterns through flooring, thereby showing where a system is effective. This is particularly useful when tracing systems in a property, checking newly installed underfloor heating, and detecting problems in existing systems.