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I am considering retrofitting my 1100 SF home with Warmboard-R to replace the gas furnace/forced air system I have.
I am considering retrofitting my 1100 SF home with Warmboard-R to replace the gas furnace/forced air system I have. I will also be installing a tankless water heater, would that be sufficient for Warmboard or will I need a separate tank or boiler? Clients often use a combi-boiler on homes this size. That would be ... I am considering retrofitting my 1100 SF home with Warmboard-R to replace the gas furnace/forced air system I have.
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?
What is the approx cost of warm board based on ordering 1400 sq ft.
What is the approx cost of warm board based on ordering 1400 sq ft. Is this for Warmboard-R, Warmboard-S, or the Warmboard Comfort System? Pencil in $15-$20/sf for the entire system installed. Though lots of variables in play here, including geography. Panel cost would be around $8/sf. But depending on the R or S panel, you ... What is the approx cost of warm board based on ordering 1400 sq ft.
Hi my name is Isaiah and I’m about to embark on a new journey of a van life and live in a van full time.
Hi my name is Isaiah and I’m about to embark on a new journey of a van life and live in a van full time. But before I move in I’m going to need to insulate my van. I came across this site and I was wondering if I can get this heating system on ... Hi my name is Isaiah and I’m about to embark on a new journey of a van life and live in a van full time.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.