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Real hard wood or manufactured wood flooring for radiant?
Last Post 28 Sep 2008 04:08 PM by warmsmeallup. 4 Replies.
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27 Sep 2008 09:02 PM
We are installing radiant heat in our kitchen/family room remodel.  The installation will be from below the sub floor.  Can we use regular hard wood flooring planks or do we need to use a manufactured hard wood and why?  Are there some hard woods that are better than others?

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28 Sep 2008 06:59 AM
What type of radiant are you installing, hydronic or low voltage electric?
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28 Sep 2008 03:06 PM
We are installing a hydronic system.

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28 Sep 2008 03:47 PM
you can use real hardwood just make sure your designer knows that he will need to adjust water temps for that . If you use wide plank floor 5 inch or more in width the chance of cupping does increse. but the most critical thing is proper water temps
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28 Sep 2008 04:08 PM
Just as important is moisture content. If you don't maintain the mfr's recommended moisture content via a whole house humidifier, you will get cracks, depend on it!
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