Hi. Strange one here.
Polypipe UFH system using the polypipe overlay system, then covered by 6mm ply. 10mm carpet underlay and 10mm carpet. Obviously not much heat. I know that carpet needs to be a low tog value (I doubt this is) but the ply had me stumped with wood being an insulator. Its like its heating the ground and not the room. totally pointless.
Ive read the documentation and was surprised to read;
"17.16 It is recommended that a 6 mm thick waterproof plywood cover is installed over the overlay panels and pipes when carpet is to be fitted as the floor finish. The plywood can be retained with staples or screws with overlay panels, and with adhesive with Overlay Lite panels."
So it is correct as per polypipe's doc. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do? I dont see any reason why the carpet couldn't be laid directly over the overlay system. perhaps even with a thin screed. I presume the ply must be to prevent the pipes crushing. Obviously clients floor covering was a bad choice but ...
Polypipe UFH system using the polypipe overlay system, then covered by 6mm ply. 10mm carpet underlay and 10mm carpet. Obviously not much heat. I know that carpet needs to be a low tog value (I doubt this is) but the ply had me stumped with wood being an insulator. Its like its heating the ground and not the room. totally pointless.
Ive read the documentation and was surprised to read;
"17.16 It is recommended that a 6 mm thick waterproof plywood cover is installed over the overlay panels and pipes when carpet is to be fitted as the floor finish. The plywood can be retained with staples or screws with overlay panels, and with adhesive with Overlay Lite panels."
So it is correct as per polypipe's doc. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do? I dont see any reason why the carpet couldn't be laid directly over the overlay system. perhaps even with a thin screed. I presume the ply must be to prevent the pipes crushing. Obviously clients floor covering was a bad choice but ...