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Warmboard-R Installation, Eastern Michigan
This video is about the installation of a Warmboard comfort system in an old hunting lodge in Eastern Michigan. The system is being installed in a corner of the room, and the installers are using alignment pins to ensure that the panels are properly aligned. They are also using pieces of Warmboard straight panels to ... Warmboard-R Installation, Eastern Michigan
Framing a new home in the Santa Cruz Mountains and preparing for Warmboard installation.
Framing a new home in the Santa Cruz Mountains and preparing for Warmboard installation.
I live in northern Alberta and want to know if you ship here and can this system can be installed diy?
I live in northern Alberta and want to know if you ship here and can this system can be installed diy? The temperatures in the winter can get to -40 deg Celsius at times. We can definitely ship to Alberta and have done many jobs there – including farther to the north. We have a ... I live in northern Alberta and want to know if you ship here and can this system can be installed diy?
I am building a barn in Jackson, NH and interested in having warmboard installed. Who is your contact in this region?
I am building a barn in Jackson, NH and interested in having warmboard installed. Who is your contact in this region? Thank you, Rhonda Stacy-Coyle Her name is Julie. 617.981.3827. If you’re interested, you can see her here too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpN_TRSKmek&list=PLGEzV8LCeS-m9wLXRfNyOSwgsGTtR-eCK Have a great day.
Does warmboard system work with cork flooring, and if so, does it matter whether the cork is click tile, or glue-down tile?
Hi! Does warmboard system work with cork flooring, and if so, does it matter whether the cork is click tile, or glue-down tile? Yes. Cork flooring absolutely works with Warmboard. Both standard cork flooring and cork laminate work well. See page 31 for details.
Russell is back in Indiana to check in on the install of the Warmboard Comfort System.
Russell is back in Indiana to check in on the install of the Warmboard Comfort System. Today the system is put into “Construction Mode” which allows the system to operate (with either 100º or 120ºF water) before the controls are installed. This allows installers to test the system, keep the site warm and acclimate hardwood ... Russell is back in Indiana to check in on the install of the Warmboard Comfort System.
Upgrading from Radiant to Warmboard
Nevin Lantz is a clinical psychologist who is also very talented in home building and remodeling. This past year, Nevin finished renovating his retirement home in Capitola, California. He had a fantastic experience with Warmboard and was kind of enough to tell us about his experience. “Growing up in Pennsylvania, we were used to cold ... Upgrading from Radiant to Warmboard
Is it better to use a boiler or demand water heater with this system?
Is it better to use a boiler or demand water heater with this system? A boiler will get you better performance. On-Demand are used primarily for domestic water.
On site in New Jersey last fall, Glen shows off some of the features of the Warmboard Comfort System.
On site in New Jersey last fall, Glen shows off some of the features of the Warmboard Comfort System.
Does it have to be a new construction or can it be installed on an old house?
Does it have to be a new construction or can it be installed on an old house? And if yes, how much for a 2000sf home? Rough estimate, I won’t hold you to it?? For parts and labor, pencil in $20/sf for any radiant system. Warmboard will have higher material costs (higher quality, better performance), ... Does it have to be a new construction or can it be installed on an old house?
Is this practical for solar power?
Is this practical for solar power? Very. Most solar power systems generate water temps in the 110-120ºF range, which is ideal for Warmboard (while other radiant systems typically require higher water temps).
Have you ever put warm board in a manufactured home after it was delivered
Have you ever put warm board in a manufactured home after it was delivered Hmm…not sure on this one. Give us a call and tell us about the manufacturer you are working with. We’ve worked with many of these companies.
Can I use war board instead of subfloor in new construction?
Can I use war board instead of subfloor in new construction? Yes. Warmboard-S would install directly over the floor joist. You’ll get a subfloor and a radiant panel at the same time, all with same labor and fewer materials.
I recently bought a cabin in Missouri that was built in 2005/6 with a Warmboard system.
I recently bought a cabin in Missouri that was built in 2005/6 with a Warmboard system. I have two questions: (1) What is the process for turning off the system in the Spring and then turning it on again in the fall? (2) If I leave for a few weeks do I just turn down ... I recently bought a cabin in Missouri that was built in 2005/6 with a Warmboard system.