P E X 2 0 U N D E R F LO O R H E AT I N G Floating Floors
This increasingly popular type of floor can be laid onto any existing base and is an alternative to a screeded floor. The floating floor reduces the weight of the building structure, provides a level of thermal insulation and gives a soft floor effect when compared to a screeded floor.
Note: 50mm panels are supplied as standard. Other thicknesses are available on request. 30mm panels are used only where minimum increase in floor height is allowed. 70mm panels are available where extra insulation depth is required.
The pre-grooved polystyrene panels are cut as necessary and laid butt-jointed onto the base to cover the entire floor area. Heat emission plates are pressed into pre-formed grooves in the polystyrene panels, spaced at 300mm centres. The pipe is then walked into the plates. After pressure testing the system, the floor deck is floated on top.
The maximum heat output available will be approximately 70W/ m2 with a floor temperature of 26°C and a design air temperature of 20°C. This output should be checked against the heat losses of the building given by the Architect and/or consulting engineer. This is particularly important in refurbishments and rooms with large glazed areas and/or high ceilings.
Heat Output
Floating Floor Panels • Dimensions: 1200mm x 790mm • Thickness: 30mm, 50mm, 70mm • Compressive Strength: 70 KN/m2 at 1% nominal strain • Thermal Conductivity: 0.033 W/mK
Tongue and grooved chipboard floor floated
Heat emission plate
Uponor Pex pipe 20 x 2mm
Floating floor panel
Floor Covering 300mm
Floor covering (typically chipboard) Minimum thickness 18mm, maximum thickness 34mm
Materials Supply and Installation Guide Supplied By Materials
Uponor PEX
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Installation Guide The following important points are offered as a guide when using Uponor underfloor heating in floating floors:
4. The system should be pressure tested prior to and during the laying of the floor deck.
1. The base should be flat and clear of sharp objects. A polythene membrane to act as a moisture barrier may be laid if required.
5. The usual type of floor deck is tongue and grooved, either flooring grade chipboard or pre-finished stripwood (minimum thickness of 18mm, maximum thickness 34mm).
2. The pre-formed EPS 150 polystyrene panels should be laid to give the required pipe layout. Where “cut-outs” have to be made to accommodate pipes this can be done using a “hot wire cutter” tool or alternatively a sharp knife.
6. The floor deck is floated over the system, i.e. it is not fixed. Ensure that all floor joints are glued along the tongue and groove. It is necessary to leave a small expansion gap between the floor deck and the walls according to floor manufacturer instructions.
3. Lay out all the heat emission plates in the required configuration prior to pressing them into the grooves in the polystyrene panels. Plates should not overlap and must have sufficient space between to accommodate thermal expansion; leave a gap of at least 10mm, but less than 100mm, between adjacent plates. This ensures that the appropriate quantity of plates are evenly set out across the entire area. Plates are scored so that they may be easily separated into sections if required.
7. Carpet fitters should take care when fitting grips and bars, especially in doorways. Equal care should be taken when fixing any furniture to the floor.
UFS4-Nov 2007
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