Summary
A homeowner renovating their kitchen floor shared an unexpected discovery beneath the limestone tiles on Reddit. The post sparked conversation about past renovations and how to install underfloor heating. Community members offered advice, noting the complexity and labor involved in such projects.
Key Facts
- A homeowner found mounds of concrete and a plastic-like layer under their kitchen's limestone tiles.
- The plastic-like layer could be a vapor barrier, which is used to control moisture.
- The homeowner considered installing underfloor heating (abbreviated as UFH) during renovations.
- Reddit users gave advice on how to handle the unexpected find, including filling holes with concrete.
- Installing underfloor heating in an old structure can require significant effort and changes, like digging deeper and adding insulation.
- The Reddit thread became a place for community advice, with discussions about renovation challenges and solutions.
- The post received over 125 upvotes, showing community interest and engagement.
- Newsweek reached out to the homeowner for more details on their renovation progress.
