Finish TradesQuestion 240 of 700
A moisture-sensitive engineered wood floor will be installed over a radiant-heated slab. To protect the flooring, the surface temperature of the floor is generally kept below about:
a.120 degrees F
b.150 degrees F
c.85 degrees F (per the flooring manufacturer)
d.There is no temperature concern with wood floors
Explanation
Wood flooring manufacturers commonly cap radiant floor SURFACE temperature at around 80 to 85 degrees F so the wood does not dry out, gap, or crack. 120 or 150 degrees would damage the flooring, and wood floors are definitely temperature sensitive.
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