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I am setting up a radiant heat system in the floor of my new home
and will be using lightweight concrete containing heat tubes between
2×2 sleepers. The 3/4″ hardwood flooring will be nailed to the
sleepers. I need to know what the normal recommended nailing space
is for the hardwood flooring , so I know the proper spacing for the
sleepers. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks,Brian
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Brian, I think you will be able to adapt your hardwood nailing around the requirements of hose spacing and bendability. What does the heat study tell you about the quantity and placement of the hose?
*Calvin, I don't have the final drawing of that yet, but it sounds like it would be anywhere from 9" to 12" spacing on the tubes.
*12" spacing minimum on the hardwood nails.....
*Frequency of nailing depends on the width of the hardwood being installed. Wider boards need more nails.I generally nail 8" o.c. stretching it to maybe 10. We just did a plank job, nominal 8 inch stock, and tighted up a bit on that. I would have preferred to screw and plug wide stock but the customer didn't want it that way.
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I am setting up a radiant heat system in the floor of my new home
and will be using lightweight concrete containing heat tubes between
2x2 sleepers. The 3/4" hardwood flooring will be nailed to the
sleepers. I need to know what the normal recommended nailing space
is for the hardwood flooring , so I know the proper spacing for the
sleepers. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks,Brian