Launstein Hardwood Floors

Launstein's Test Results for Radiant Heat

Below are the results of our tests of wood flooring with radiant heating.

Wood Flooring
Tested
Boiler
Temp (deg. F)
Surface
Temp. (deg. F)
Humidity
Level
Results after
120 days
         

Hickory Quartersawn
4",5",6" wide 3/8" thick

115-120
85
55%
Floor looked good /
No Problems

Red Oak 3/4" thick
2 1/4" wide plainsawn
115-120
80
55%
Floor looked good /
No Problems

Maple 3/4" thick
4" wide plainsawn
115-120
79
30%
Very slight seperation on seams
Humidity too low, not quartersawn

Red Oak 3/8" thick
3" wide plainsawn
122
86
45%
Floor looked good /
No Problems

White Oak 3/8" thick
6" wide quartersawn
125
87
45%
Floor looked good /
No Problems

Hickory 3/8" thick
3" wide plainsawn
115-120
85
40%
Floor looked good /
No Problems

Red Oak 3/4" and 3/8" thick
4" wide plainsawn
130
90
30%
Seperation of plank began
Temp too high, humidity too low

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