installing hardwood over radiant heat
I have a question about installing hardwood floor over radiant under-floor heat. The homeowner wants the flooring installed parallel to the joists, which would mean much of the nailing should occur between joists and right above (and potentially through) the water/heat pipes. How is this issue addressed?
Thanks!
Sue
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How is the radiant heat ran?
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Well.... it was installed before I got there, and the only way I can examine it is by going into a crawlspace, but it appears to be in loops fastened right under the subfloor with some kind of clips. I'm pretty sure I'm in trouble if I nail anywhere between the joists, at least with nails long enough to penetrate the subfloor.Sue
Yeah nailing the pipe would suck.
I helped a friend do his floor.
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I'd have to do that lying on my back in the crawlspace. I don't think so. Sue
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How thick is the subfloor? I would try to talk the homeowner into installing it perpendicular to the joists.
I had the same issue in my house when I installed hardwood, but didn't install parallel. I left the radiant tubing down about 3/4" below sublfoor for that reason.