underfloor
Below the boards
Underfloor describes something located or installed beneath the floor surface.
Most commonly appears in underfloor heating, a system that warms rooms from below rather than through radiators or vents.
Also applies to insulation, wiring, or plumbing routed through the space between a floor and the ceiling below it.
Horizontal building beams
- crawlspaceShallow accessible foundation area
- screedLong tedious rant
- slabThick flat piece
- bearersThose who carry things
plenum · void · decking · battens · framework · substrate · noggins · floorboards
Emitting light or joy
- hydronicUsing water for heating
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
- warmthHeat you feel
zoned · boiler · manifold · coils · retrofit · circulation · glycol
Installed electrical conductors
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
- cablesHeavy ropes or wires
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
drainage · plumbing · ventilation · routing · services · manifold · maintenance · inspection
Pertaining to warmth
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- battsSheets of insulating material
acoustic · soundproofing · rockwool · cellulose · R-value
joists
Horizontal building beams
- crawlspaceShallow accessible foundation area
- screedLong tedious rant
- slabThick flat piece
bearers · plenum · void · decking · battens · framework · substrate · noggins · floorboards · membrane
radiant
Emitting light or joy
- hydronicUsing water for heating
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
warmth · zoned · boiler · manifold · coils · retrofit · circulation · glycol
wiring
Installed electrical conductors
conduit · drainage · plumbing · ventilation · routing · services · manifold · maintenance · inspection
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
batts · acoustic · soundproofing · rockwool · cellulose · R-value
underflooroverhead
Located directly above
attic · aboveground · exposed · suspended · wall-mounted
- underfloor heatingWarmth system beneath floors