+ Q: Do you need to have a latex/levelling compound on top of AmbiDeck?
A:Yes. The design of the board requires that the pipework be completely encapsulated for proper heat distribution. Without this, there will be reduced output, hot and cold patches, and the floor finish will be contacting the board underneath making clicking noises.
+ Q: Do you need to lay a primer before the latex?
A:No. The board is pre-primed so should not need another primer layer, unless it has been installed for a while and is dirty or dusty.
+ Q: Can you install plywood directly on top of the panels?
A:Not advised. Ambideck is designed to use levelling compound/latex as efficient heat distribution. Other coverings can be used but this will reduce output. Top boards can be glued on or even screwed down depending on the subfloor underneath.
+ Q: What adhesive is compatible (or not) with the panels?
A:Most floor/tile adhesive that is solvent free, elastic, flexible, and UFH compatible will work with AmbiDeck, but the advised installing method is to use AmbiBond.
+ Q: Do the panels need to be fixed to the floor beneath?
A:Yes. As they are XPS, like an insulation board, they need to be fixed in order for there to be no flex or movement so as to not damage the pipe work.
+ Q: What is the U value of AmbiDeck?
A: The depth of the board is 20mm, and the thermal conductivity is 0.031 W/mK so the U-value is 0.031/0.02=1.55 W/m²K.
+ Q: Is there a minimum flatness for the subfloor that the AmbiDeck panels can be installed onto?
A:No. It is assumed that the panels would be installed onto a floor that is within normal parameters (SR2), but just as flat as possible.
+ Q: Can AmbiDeck panels be installed on to expanding foam adherent?
A:Not advised, but yes. We recommend that on to a concrete subfloor tile adhesive be used or to a timber subfloor, screws and washers. The subfloor is required to be as flat as possible, to keep an even floor.
+ Q: What floor coverings can be used on top of AmbiDeck?
A:Any floor coverings can be used. Tiles would just require tile adhesive. Other coverings would need a minimum of 3-6mm of AmbiFibre levelling compound.
+ Q: What adhesive can be used to fix the boards to concrete subfloor?
A:We do not stipulate exactly which adhesive can be used, but most floor adhesives can be used as long as it is flat.
+ Q: Can the boards be adhered straight on top of existing LVT flooring?
A:Yes they can, as long as it is flat and tile adhesive is used. AmbiBond could also be used as it has good expansive properties.
+ Q: Can you install AmbiDeck onto a Radon barrier membrane, which is on top of a concrete floor?
A:This is not advised as the membrane can slip and move around, making the floor unstable and possibly crack. If the membrane is adhered down, this would be advised if the membrane is necessary.
+ Q: What is the spacing between the pipe centres?
A:The boards have a 150mm pipe spacing.
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