Schluter -DITRA-HEAT ® Electric floor warming system with integrated uncoupling technology
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Warmth, beauty, and resilience underfoot Ceramic and stone tiles are ideal surface coverings because they are durable, hygienic, and easy to maintain. However, two common concerns with tile are that they are prone to cracking and can be cold to the touch. The DITRA-HEAT electric floor warming system incorporates uncoupling technology that prevents tiles from cracking, along with loose heating cables that allow you to add heat wherever desired.
Choosing the ideal DITRA-HEAT membrane Both DITRA-HEAT and DITRA-HEAT-DUO provide floor warming along with the benefits of uncoupling, waterproofing, vapor management, and support for a long lasting installation over virtually any substrate. Schluter -DITRA-HEAT ® Ideal for plywood and OSB substrates 6 Only 1/4" (5.5 mm)-thick, DITRA-HEAT provides the thinnest possible assembly without sacrificing performance. 5 1 2 1/4" (5.
Components DITRA-HEAT Membranes Available in both mat and roll formats, the DITRA-HEAT membranes are designed to secure the system heating cables in place while serving as universal substrates for tile coverings. Similar to DITRA, the original uncoupling membrane, DITRA-HEAT and DITRAHEAT-DUO neutralize the differential movement stresses between the substrate and the tile covering to prevent cracked grout and tile while also providing effective waterproofing, vapor management, and load support.
Installation Overview 2 1 Using a thin set mortar appropriate for your sub-floor, apply DITRA- Embed the heating cables between studs, at a spacing of 3 HEAT or DITRA-HEAT-DUO to the floor, fleece side down. studs or at a continuously alternating 3 stud - 2 stud sequence, depending on your application. For details, see the DitraHeat Installation Handbook in the Floor Warming section at www.schluter.com or www.schluter.
We stand behind our products. Membrane + Cables = System Warranty! DITRA-HEAT is a complete system involving components that are designed to work together. As such, DITRA-HEAT-E-HK cables must be used in conjunction with the DITRA-HEAT membrane to benefit from the full system warranty. For full warranty details, please visit: schluter.com/warranty Visit Schluter.
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