plastic central heating pipes buried in concrete

[77rich77]

Hi, do plastic central heating pipes when buried in concrete need to be laid on anything...i.e sand. Or can then just be laid in the chased out floor & cemented over? Do they need to be sleeved in any way too (i.e denso tape?) also the system is indirect vented but is due to be changed to system boiler/pressurised system

 

[unguided1]

Yes they do need to be covered in at least hairfelt lagging but I prefer Denso, also the manufacturers recommend that the fittings are surrounded by a wooden boxing with a lid on, for access and to allow for expansion. I personaly prefer to put copper under screed

 

[Bartdude]

I've said it before and I'll say it again🙂

Uponor!!! Can't beat it in a situation like this.

 

[gaspastemania]

uponor the pipe thats guaranteed not to leak ,,,,,leaks !!!
Be fun digging up a huge hole in the concrete 3 years down the line to get a crimping tool in !!

 

[SimonG]

If I can manage it I prefer to put nothing into screeds, ang go into ceilings /roof space and drop down walls. If I do have to go into concrete, plastic thats sleeved or copper thats wrapped (normally insulation with all joints taped.

 

[Gray0689]

Use pipe in pipe back to a manifold