Radiator Pipes Under Floorboards

A bodge is to grind out some wood from under the boards ply.

Radiator pipes under floorboards. In very basic terms turn boiler off lift carpet and floor boards chop the two pipes under the floor let the system drain. If the floorboards are pressing on the pipes then thats going to stress them and could cause leaks. If gurgling sounds continue to flow up through the pipes it indicates a greater problem. We ll show you how to drain the system isolate the system and vent.

Mount the rad where you want it fasten the rad valve and trv drill straight down through the floor below from the valves fit several inches of 15mm copper pipe to reach below under the floorboards. This two toned wood radiator cover provides a mid century look that would complement both modern and classic spaces. I ve done all of our downstairs rads like that. Gurgling noises associated with central heating pipes probably indicates that the radiators will need bleeding to release air trapped in them.

I ve uploaded a picture of it not sure if it ll help but just in case. Creaking floorboards are usually caused by hot water pipe expanding and contracting under the floorboards and. With ample room between the front slats to direct the heat outwards and a solid wood top which doubles as a hall console this radiator cover is attractive and useful. If the pipe diameter has been increased then the installer should have cut a deeper notch.

Only thought i had was if you could put something between the floorboard and pipe to cushion. The pipes can be clipped to the wall.