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In the drawing:
Sports parquet floor Model TIRANO, wearing
layer made of Oak 6 mm thickness.
Thermal conductivity EN 12667 EN 12664 -
Test Report 001/DC/TTS/10_3 dated
20/01/2010.
Results performed on sample with mattress:
R m2K W-1 = 0,678 – J W m-1 K-1 = 0,0716
R = Thermal resistance - J = Transfer factor
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The floor
heating system applied to sports parquet floors is
very popular in Northern Europe and is becoming more
and more a fact in Italy as well. Our Company,
always looking for valuable technical solutions,
puts all the acquired experience in this solution,
already tried in several projects in Belgium,
Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany.
The principle is based on hot water circulation at
low temperature (normally between 30º and 40 °C)
within a closed circuit, which develops covering a
very large radiant surface.
ADVANTAGES:
Lower running expenses: it’s a low temperature
system, with pipes or electrical conductors working
at about 28-40 °C (in common heaters: 70-80 °C). In
case of water systems, it is possible to connect the
system to solar panels, further reducing heating
costs (the amount depends on the system and on the
kind of rooms). Costs and consumptions can be even
further reduced connecting the system to a modern
boiler.
DISADVANTAGES:
Floor thickness: radiant panels require a further
thickness of 7–10 cm on the floor; this might cause
problems while renovating. This system should be
carried out when building a place. Anyway, there are
some dry radiant systems able to reduce installation
space and are therefore suitable in case of
renovations.
Higher realization costs: the quantity of material
is bigger and therefore more labor is required.
Need of a careful and customized planning: floor
temperature just a little far from the ideal level
might be unpleasant for who lives in the room. Gym
heating systems often require to be integrated with
other systems within the stands area hosting the
public, because of the different temperature between
playing area and stands or changing rooms. Engineers
better consider all these conditions and variations.
All above mentioned considerations are based upon
our experience as well as interviews with final
users of the facilities after the supply (sometimes
even after years).
PROVISIONS:
The main European Laws currently in force are :
EN 12667 – EN 12664
Testing procedures set out R thermal resistance of
the material.
Testing procedures must be carried out by authorized
institutes, in charge to issue the necessary
certifications, demanded by engineers.
All sports floorings manufactured by Seicom have
been tested and certified according the a.m. laws
and therefore certified for floor heating systems;
several projects have already been carried out with
this system.
Please feel free to contact us for any details,
technical features or customized solutions
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