Protect Your Flooring Investment with FidBox
The smart floor monitoring system that prevents costly failures in large-scale projects
Smart Floor Monitoring
What is Fidbox?
Fidbox is a smart floor monitoring system installed beneath timber or engineered wood flooring that continuously records temperature and relative humidity data within the subfloor.
Key Features:
- Continuously monitors temperature and humidity beneath flooring
- Small, discreet device installed during floor installation
- Identifies moisture imbalances before they cause damage
- Provides data for warranty validation and dispute resolution
- Helps prevent warping, cracking, and gaps in wood flooring
How FidBox works?
A simple yet powerful solution to protect your flooring investment
Installation
The small Fidbox device is installed beneath your timber or engineered wood flooring during installation, becoming completely invisible once the floor is laid.
Monitoring
Fidbox continuously records temperature and relative humidity data within the subfloor, collecting vital information about your floor’s environment.
Data Access
Access the collected data easily through a mobile app or web interface, allowing you to monitor conditions and identify potential issues before damage occurs.
Why Use FidBox for Larger Projects?
Fidbox offers unique advantages for large-scale commercial and residential developments
Prevents Expensive Floor Failures
In large-scale projects, flooring issues can lead to high repair costs and disruptions. Fidbox continuously monitors moisture and temperature under the floor, helping identify risks early and avoid costly damage.
Protects Your Investment
Timber floors are a major investment in large developments. Fidbox helps ensure they remain in optimal condition, preserving aesthetics and structural integrity for the long term.
Supports Warranty Claims
Fidbox stores reliable data over time, proving that environmental conditions met flooring manufacturer guidelines—essential for warranty validation or resolving disputes.
Enhances Project Transparency
Project managers, contractors, and property owners can access clear, documented records of underfloor conditions—ideal for audits, reports, or handing over to new facility managers.
Scalable for Multi-Unit Installs
Fidbox is easy to install across large numbers of units, making it perfect for residential complexes, office buildings, and hotels. Each unit can be monitored independently or as part of a larger system.
Adds Professional Value
Offering Fidbox as part of your flooring service or development package shows a proactive approach to quality control and long-term maintenance—setting you apart from competitors.
Long-Term Quality Control
For large projects, consistent monitoring is crucial. Fidbox provides ongoing data that helps maintain floor quality throughout the building’s lifecycle, reducing maintenance costs and extending floor lifespan.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Fidbox battery is designed to last up to 7 years under normal operating conditions, providing long-term monitoring without maintenance.
Data is collected wirelessly using a mobile app or dedicated reader device. Simply hold the device near the floor where the Fidbox is installed to download the latest readings.
For large projects, we typically recommend one Fidbox per 100-150 square meters of flooring, with additional units in areas with higher risk factors such as near exterior walls or plumbing. Our team can provide a customized recommendation based on your specific project.
Fidbox is designed to be installed during the flooring installation process. For existing floors, installation would require removing and reinstalling a section of flooring, which is typically not recommended unless the floor is being partially replaced anyway.
Yes, Fidbox is particularly valuable for floors with underfloor heating systems. It helps monitor temperature fluctuations and ensures the heating system is not causing excessive drying or other conditions that could damage the flooring.
Ready to Protect Your Flooring Investment?
Contact Us
Have questions about implementing Fidbox in your next large project? Our team is here to help.
Get in Touch
- Fashion CIty 35, Ballymount Co. Dublin, D24 EP30
- +353 (01) 234 5678
- info@fidbox.ie
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM