Floor heating on Wire mesh mats
Installing floor heating on a shrink net / wire mesh mat? This mounting method is often used in new construction of homes. The floor heating pipe is secured to a 3mm wire steel net using a special braiding machine, which is also supplied and installed by Braakman.
Specifications
| Adhesive screed: | ||
| Installation method* | Wire mesh mats | |
| Minimum Installation Height** | 50mm | |
| Tube diameter*** | 16mm | |
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| Floating screed: | ||
| Installation method* | Wire mesh mats | |
| Minimum Installation Height** | 70mm | |
| Tube diameter*** | 16mm | |
* With an adhesive screed, the tubes are attached to shrink nets without additional insulation or foil. Because no foil is used, the new screed floor adheres to the (existing) construction floor. This is usually done when there is little height available.
** The minimum installation height applies to the height of the system, including screed floor. The height (thickness) of the floor finish must be added to this.
*** When installing in a new screed floor, other tube diameters are also possible, but 16mm is often assumed, because a center distance of 10cm is easier to achieve.
Operation of floor heating system on wire mesh mats
Advantages and disadvantages of floor heating on wire mesh nets
Advantages of floor heating on wire mesh nets
Here are several advantages of installing floor heating on wire mesh nets:
Flexibility in insulation: You have the freedom to decide how you want to insulate the floor. If you have a crawl space, you can add insulation to the underside of the floor, which will help keep the new screed as thin as possible.
Quick installation: The installation of floor heating on wire mesh nets can be carried out quickly.
Suitable for various floor coverings: You can apply almost any type of floor covering to wire mesh nets.
Efficiency: The system can be implemented quickly and the floor can be finished immediately after installation.
Fast heating of the room: Due to the direct location of the heating pipes under the floor surface, the room is heated quickly and evenly.
Cost-effective: Using wire mesh nets is one of the most economical ways to install floor heating.
These advantages make floor heating on wire mesh nets an attractive choice for both new construction and renovation projects, where efficiency and flexibility are important.
Disadvantages of underfloor heating on wire mesh nets
Frequently Asked Questions
Here we try to answer frequently asked questions from customers. If your question is not listed here, you can always reach us via email or telephone:
Where does the name shrink nets come from?
The name 'shrink nets' is derived from their function to prevent shrinkage stress in concrete floors. The shrink net absorbs the tension that arises when the floor shrinks, preventing cracks from forming in the floor.
What is the use of insulation foil for floor heating?
For optimal operation of floor heating, not only shrink nets are important, but also good insulation. Insulating foil is placed under the floor heating networks to prevent heat loss downwards. In addition, edge insulation is essential to limit energy loss at the edges of the floor. By using these insulation materials, the efficiency of the heating system is significantly improved.