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Selection of floor covering material
The type and thickness of floor covering materials used with this product must not exceed a thermal insulation
“R” value of 1 (RSI = 0.123).
Typical floor covering
Thermal resistance
R
RSI
Vinyl tiles
0.20
0.035
Linoleum
0.22
0.039
Ceramic
0.25
0.044
Low-pile carpet
1.0
0.123
Natural stone (Granite, limestone, marble, sandstone) 1” thick
0.38-0.114
Plywood 0.5” thick
0.63
Parquet flooring
0.70
0.123
Floating floor 10 mm to 16 mm (3/8” to 5/8”) (Laminate)
0.70
0.123
Wood on lathes (strapping)*
2.10
0.368
* The floor covering highlighted in grey is prohibited.
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For engineered wood floorings, laminated hardwood flooring,
vinyl coverings, and linoleum glued to a concrete surface,
consult your floor covering manufacturer to ensure they are
compatible with floor heating systems.
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