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Does warmboard makes sense for limited remodel projects?

Does warmboard makes sense for limited remodel projects — like a finished room over a garage, or does the boiler/manifold (ie, warmsource) make it prohibitively costly vs. using a electric radiant system? Thanks – Really depends on your situation. We do a fair amount of projects where someone is adding a living space over a ... Does warmboard makes sense for limited remodel projects?

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Is there a finance company you work with?

Is there a finance company you work with? There is not. This is not currently part of our business model.

What is the smallest installation you will do? Looking to install into sprinter camper van conversion.

What is the smallest installation you will do? Looking to install into sprinter camper van conversion. We do a couple of these a year actually. We can definitely help make this happen for you.

What types of flooring can be used with this system?

What types of flooring can be used with this system? Pretty much anything. Check out the compatible flooring types here. Watch this video for Hardwood installation over Warmboard radiant heat panels.

What kind of hard wood flooring should be used?

What kind of hard wood flooring should be used? Pergo. Engineered. Hardwood. Wideplank. Herringbone. Whatever you want, you can do it. See page 15 for hardwood installation information. Here’s a video as well.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfCm9edpkaU

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?

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 ?

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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?

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.