Lo-Board Underfloor Heating System
HydroHeat Lo-Board utilises an 18mm high-density gypsum fibreboard which acts as a heat-conducting surface, transferring the heat from the pipes to the finished floor above. With its low build-up height of just 18mm, Lo-board is ideal for most underfloor heating scenarios and is suitable for all floor coverings.
Apply the Multi-End either end of the room, ensuring there’s enough space for ALL connecting pipes. (we provide board layouts to take the guesswork away) The Lo-Arrange the boards across the remaining available space in a brick-like fashion, glueing all joining edges together. Lay the pipes into the boards following the HydroHeat pipe layout design.
Once the system is filled and tested, you can then prepare the boards for the floor covering.
Lo-Board Underfloor Heating Project Suitability
- All house types, new or existing
- Suitable for tiles and wood floor covering directly
- Where build-up height needs to be kept minimal (18mm)
- Suitable on all flat level structural surfaces
Lo-Board Underfloor Heating Features & Benefits
- Provides ready-made pipe spacings
- Suitable in new and retrofit installations
- Low build-up of 18mm
- Outputs of over 100W/m²
- 800mm x 600mm x 18mm (LxWxH)
Floor Coverings
Wood Flooring
Wood and laminate flooring can be laid directly on to the Lo-Board systems, along with an underfloor heating suitable underlay. You should always consult the flooring manufacturer to ensure the wood floor is suitable with underfloor heating. The wood floor should not exceed 27°C
Tile Flooring
Tiles can be laid directly onto Lo-Board using a flexible tile adhesive. We strongly advise the use of a decoupling membrane, this will help prevent cracks and also provide a separation layer should you want to change the tiles in the future.
LVT/Vinyl Flooring
LVT / Vinyl need to have a flat surface to lay on. It is recommended to speak directly with the manufacturer to ascertain the depth of self-levelling compound required prior to installing LVT or Vinyl. The vinyl floor should not exceed 27°C.
There are more suitable systems for this floor covering.
Carpet Flooring
Carpet floors require a flat surface to lay to, purely so the customer doesn’t feel the channels below their feet. The self-levelling compound can be poured to the minimum depth possible with your chosen self-levelling compound.
There are more suitable systems for this floor covering.
The Lo-Board system is suitable to install in the following patterns
| Mean Water Temp | Room Temp | Tiled Floors | Wood Floors | Carpet Floors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
(˚C) |
150
CC
W/m² |
150
CC
W/m² |
150
CC
W/m² |
|
|
35 |
20 |
54.4 |
40.1 |
33.4 |
|
40 |
20 |
71.1 |
52.4 |
43.7 |
|
45 |
20 |
87.7 |
64.7 |
53.9 |
|
50 |
20 |
104.4 |
77.0 |
64.1 |
Other Lo-Profile System Options...
Lo-Tile
Provides an insulation layer where needed
Lo-Screed
Lowest build-up height of all our current systems
