I purchased sections, 3′ x 14′, of a basketball court flooring that is #1, 1″x2″ T&G maple nailed to approximately 2″x2″ stringers 13″ o.c. Originally, I was planning to set forms at 13″ o.c. in the slab pour to accomodate the stringers so the wood floor would lie directly on the slab. Now, that seems like a bit of a forming nightmare and a local builder suggested I just set the stringers on the concrete and that the 2″ air gap would not significantly restrict the radiant heat transfer. I’m doubtful of that. Another though has been to fill the space between the stringers with other boards or some other material that would allow the heat to radiate. I had thought of cutting spaces to install vents but that could result in creating other problems; dirt, moisture, odor, etc. Taking the maple off the stringers or cutting the stringers down sound really labor intensive. Any ideas?
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Maple is one of the most dimensionally UNstable woods. In my experience it's not a good choice over radiant heat.
Thanks for your reply. Would you use this for counter top? Or, possibly on the second floor since it wouldn't be exposed to as much varying temp. changes? Do you know of people tht used it for radiant flooring then had problems?
Thanks for your reply. Would you use this for counter top? Or, possibly on the second floor since it wouldn't be exposed to as much varying temp. changes? Do you know of people tht used it for radiant flooring then had problems>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
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