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    Understanding how underfloor heating pipework interacts with subfloor levelling compounds, adhesives, and surface finishes is crucial for successful installations.

    To help installers, flooring contractors, and heating engineers deliver flawless, long-lasting heating installations, Polypipe Building Products is joining forces with ARDEX UK for a joint training session.

    Stuart Wood, Product Manager for Sustainable Heating at Polypipe Building Products, will join the ARDEX technical team at their state-of-the-art Academy North training centre in Stoke-on-Trent on 3rd November 2026.

    Whether you are looking to expand your skill set into low-profile heating, master floor preparation over heating panels, or eliminate callback risks on retrofit projects, this practical hands-on session is designed for you.

    Key Event Details

    Course: ARDEX Systems with Polypipe Retrofit Underfloor Heating Systems Overview

    Date: 3rd November 2026

    Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

    Location: Academy North, Stoke-on-Trent

    Format: In-person interactive training session

    Cost: Free to attend (includes lunch, refreshments, and giveaways)

    Booking Link: Reserve Your Seat via ARDEX Academy UK

    Why Attend This Joint Training Session?

    Retrofit underfloor heating (UFH) installations require precision, from background assessment to final floor coverings. Bringing together Polypipe Building Products' expertise in hydronic heating systems with ARDEX UK's leadership in high-performance subfloor preparation and tile/flooring adhesives, this course delivers end-to-end technical clarity.

    What the Session Covers

    During the interactive day, attendees will gain hands-on experience and expert guidance across the core stages of a retrofit UFH project:

    • An Introduction to Retrofit Heating Systems
    • Identification and Preparation of Backgrounds
    • ARDEX Subfloor Repair & Preparation for Heating Panel Installation
    • Retrofit Heating Panel Installation (XPS & Gypsum Composite)
    • Understanding System Pressures and Heat Commissioning
    • ARDEX Solutions for Surface Finishes including LVT and Ceramic Tile

    Direct Technical Guidance from Industry Experts

    Having Stuart Wood on-site offers an opportunity to ask direct questions about Polypipe Building Products' complete range of sustainable heating solutions, system sizing, and best practice installation workflows. Working alongside ARDEX specialists ensures you leave with a comprehensive understanding of how the pipework, panels, levelling compounds, and floor coverings function together as a complete engineered system.

    How to Book Your Free Place

    Places for this in-person session at Academy North, Stoke-on-Trent are limited to ensure all delegates receive hands-on instruction and tailored advice.

    Secure your place by visiting the official registration page:

    👉 Book Your Place.