The secret of underfloor heating at home
To warm hardwood floors in their country house in the first place necessary to provide underground dry.
The best way to do it - correctly use the supply and exhaust ventilation system. The operating principle of ventilation we discussed in detail by the example of the basement. "Pritochka" saturates the space fresh cold air, and "from point" - takes the humid and warm air from the room.
If wood floor settling over the open soil, tamped earth, over it is poured 15-20 centimeters of sand over the layer of sand is left an air gap, after which the stacked logs.
If under-floor is a basement or a basement, it is necessary to equip the reel of tight-fitting boards or put waterproof board (OSB)
For the best Hydro, steam subfloor covered with glassine or waterproof membrane. Top vapor barrier placed insulation (ideally - basalt mats or rolled Rockwool).
Top layer of insulation coated again and membrane ustilyayut SIR-3 or planks.
Important
Do not forget to make a small ventilation gap (1-2 cm)
between the floor and the walls, which can cover the installation of the floor.