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Can you get adhesive on Warmboard tubing?
Can you get adhesive on Warmboard tubing? you can, but it should be avoided. The tubing fits snugly in the channel. And, using adhesive in the channel actually prevents the tubing from sitting flush with the surface of the panel. If you get some on the tubing, just wipe it away.
Can i use tankless water heater as my hot water supply for the Warmboard system?
Can i use tankless water heater as my hot water supply for the Warmboard system? Absolutely. We can make recommendations for you on the specific model as well.
Can you use an existing hot water baseboard unit to put hot water into a warmboard fitted floor.
Can you use an existing hot water baseboard unit to put hot water into a warmboard fitted floor. Yes. However, baseboard water temps usually run significantly higher than a Warmboard system (160-180, vs 110+/-). You will need a mixing valve in order to lower the water temps for our system.
I’m looking for a source for Warmboard in the Seattle area.
I’m looking for a source for Warmboard in the Seattle area. We sell direct. Though we do have a Regional Manager in Seattle who can work with you directly and meet with you in person or on the job site as needed.
Is there any project too small?
Is there any project too small? The smaller you go, the higher the price per square foot. Most of the jobs we see on the small end are around 450/sf. That said, we are also often in tiny homes and RVs where a smaller boiler unit is used with 50-150/sf of Warmboard. Give us a ... Is there any project too small?
We have installed warmboard in a home renovation and placed oak hardwood flooring over. Can we put any type of rug and pad on the floor without compromising the efficiency of the heating system?
We have installed warmboard in a home renovation and placed oak hardwood flooring over. Can we put any type of rug and pad on the floor without compromising the efficiency of the heating system? The carpet will slow the response, that’s just physics. So you may lose some efficiency in that room, but you probably ... We have installed warmboard in a home renovation and placed oak hardwood flooring over. Can we put any type of rug and pad on the floor without compromising the efficiency of the heating system?
Will Warmboard be effective in a 2 story home of approximately 10k sqft?
2 questions: Will Warmboard be effective in larger, 2 story homes of approximately 10,000 sqft? What do most home builders/owners do about air conditioning? VERY effective. We do many large homes like this every year. For air conditioning, central air still the most common. Though we highly recommend ductless mini-split system which can be zoned ... Will Warmboard be effective in a 2 story home of approximately 10k sqft?
Can you talk me out of Roth Panels and into Warmboard for my future projects
I am a DIYer. My project will require 500 sqft of radiant heating surface. For my last project I used Roth RH Panels and fined them very efficient, but very expensive. Can you talk me out of Roth Panels and into Warmboard for my future projects? Absolutely. Give us a call, tell us about your ... Can you talk me out of Roth Panels and into Warmboard for my future projects
can the warm board system use electricity instead of gas to heat the water?
can the warm board system use electricity instead of gas to heat the water? Absolutely. We’ll work with you to find a heating unit that will work best for your needs.
Does warm lard require it’s own boiler vs tapping into my home water heater?
Does warm lard require it’s own boiler vs tapping into my home water heater? While you can use a combi unit, generally a dedicated water boiler is recommended for larger structures.
We are in the very early planning stages of a new construction retirement home in northern Idaho.
We are in the very early planning stages of a new construction retirement home in northern Idaho. Could you provide a ball-park cost per sf for materials for homeowner install? even a high estimate will suffice. Thank You. For a hydronic radiant floor heating system, you should pencil in $18/sf for material and labor. In ... We are in the very early planning stages of a new construction retirement home in northern Idaho.
I am planning to build a new house in Palmer, Alaska where the entire first floor is garage, and an equipment room.
I am planning to build a new house in Palmer, Alaska where the entire first floor is garage, and an equipment room. Living space is on the second and third floors. Usually, builders install an wall mounted heater in the garage, but I want radiant heated floors in the garage too. Does warmboard have a ... I am planning to build a new house in Palmer, Alaska where the entire first floor is garage, and an equipment room.
Why would a zone have striping ?
Why would a zone have striping ? Striping will always occur, it just depends on the severity. When pumping hot water through the floor, striping will depend the conductivity (or there lack of) of the surrounding material. So, Warmboard, with aluminum, striping is minimal because the heat is spread out quickly and evenly across the ... Why would a zone have striping ?
Would a warm board S system work in an all-electric home? I can’t tell if the boiler needs a gas line
Would a warm board S system work in an all-electric home? I can’t tell if the boiler needs a gas line Absolutely. Connect Warmboard to an electric boiler, perhaps using solar as the energy source? We can definitely do anything along these lines.