Can I put radiant heat under red oak?
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The wood has been sitting inside the house for a few years. So I’m sure it has acclimated well.
If it’s not quarter-sawn, is that a determining factor as well?
The flooring will be going into a family room with 10-ft ceilings. The radiant heat system will go in the joists below inside the new basement which seems dry as far as I can tell.
Thanks if anyone can give me solid input from experience.
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Eric,
Here's a good JLC article that addresses your question:
http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/4ca0981501891f2427170a32100a05f7/Product/View/9809hard
Yes. The problems with hardwood flooring stability are moisture problems not heat issues. Most flooring moisture problems come from below.
"Dry as far as I can tell" may not be enough. Check basement humidity with a digital hygrometer with memory available at any Radio Shack or similar outlet.