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Do you recommend using it as the subfloor or on top of a sub floor?

Do you recommend using it as the subfloor or on top of a sub floor? Warmboard-S is a structural subfloor – install it right over joist. Warmboard-R typically installs over existing subfloor or over concrete. Our team can help you decide which is best for your particular situation. 877.338.5493

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Hi, I am in Halifax NS Canada. How long would it take to deliver this product?

Hi, I am in Halifax NS Canada. How long would it take to deliver this product? There are a few factors in play, but generally once the order is processed, we can generally have product to you in 2-4 days. This generally depends on the size of the shipment, and therefore, the type of truck ... Hi, I am in Halifax NS Canada. How long would it take to deliver this product?

5 Ways to Create a Healthier Home for Aging in Place

An architect shares how smart design choices can enhance home life now and in the future Read More

Warmboard Works: Canadian Homeowner Reports Back on First Winter with Warmboard

See more Warmboard projects in Canada. In this installment of Warmboard Works, we talk to Remko T. from Ontario, Canada, who built his home in 2018 near the shores of magnificent Lake Erie. He’ll recount for us his experience building and living with Warmboard in his family’s 2,650 sq ft home and 1,100 sq ft detached ... Warmboard Works: Canadian Homeowner Reports Back on First Winter with Warmboard

How much per sq ft is warmboard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada? Do you have suppliers and installers in Calgary?

How much per sq ft is warmboard in Calgary, Alberta, Canada? Do you have suppliers and installers in Calgary? Cost varies by scope of project, and we sell direct. If you’d like, please give our rep Mike Ellis a call – 604.302.0157. He’s based in Vancouver. He can get you accurate pricing for your project.

Would a system installed in the 3″ wide bays between the 7 ft hight ceiling timbers work?

I’m exploring warmboard radiant for use in ceilings in a 200 year old timber frame cape. It seems this is a less common use but has advantages for existing home. Would a system installed in the 3″ wide bays between the 7 ft hight ceiling timbers work? Would it give some heat to the above ... Would a system installed in the 3″ wide bays between the 7 ft hight ceiling timbers work?

Any installs in Michigan you can share?

Any installs in Michigan you can share? Sure! Sarah Sherman Samuel blog post and Instagram. If you’d like to give us a call, we’d be more than happy to get you more information, or let you connect with some others who have installed in your area to help provide another perspective. 877.338.5493. We hope to hear from ... Any installs in Michigan you can share?

What can I clean warmboard with before floating the floor with leveler?

What can I clean warmboard with before floating the floor with leveler? Use a broom, leaf blower or shop vac will usually to get the surface clean of debris. After that, Windex actually does a pretty good job of cleaning the surface and getting rid of any grease or grime on there. Let us know ... What can I clean warmboard with before floating the floor with leveler?

Can hickory flooring be applied on top of warmboard?

Can hickory flooring be applied on top of warmboard? Most flooring companies don’t seem to recommend hickory on radiant flooring. Are there particular flooring companies that will still honor their warranty for hickory flooring applied to warmboard flooring? Good morning. Sorry for the delay. We were off a few days for the holidays. Hickory is ... Can hickory flooring be applied on top of warmboard?

How long is the process between providing the layout of your home to getting the warmboard materials to your door.

How long is the process between providing the layout of your home to getting the warmboard materials to your door. We live in Oregon and are in a time crunch. We can definitely move fast. If you are in a rush, we will do everything possible to get the items delivered to you in a ... How long is the process between providing the layout of your home to getting the warmboard materials to your door.

For a new construction home, should we install the pocket door frame before or after warmboard install?

Hi, For a new construction home, should we install the pocket door frame before or after warmboard install? My husband thinks the door frame must be attached to the floor (in addition to wall studs and header), but we’d want to install the frame before drywall, and we were originally thinking we’d install the warmboard ... For a new construction home, should we install the pocket door frame before or after warmboard install?

We are enclosing a porch to transform into a mud room . We have wood floor joists on top of cement. Would this work with this application? It is a small area 16 X 8-1/2. What would work to heat the water?

We are enclosing a porch to transform into a mud room . We have wood floor joists on top of cement. Would this work with this application? It is a small area 16 X 8-1/2. What would work to heat the water? Good morning. Yes. You can definitely use Warmboard for that size area. To ... We are enclosing a porch to transform into a mud room . We have wood floor joists on top of cement. Would this work with this application? It is a small area 16 X 8-1/2. What would work to heat the water?

There is a small area, approximately 4 x 6 that has a 1/2” dip. Can we level this out with self leveling cement.

We have installed Warmboard R over a concrete floor and the tubing is installed. There is a small area, approximately 4 x 6 that has a 1/2” dip. Can we level this out with self leveling cement. We will be carpeting over top this You can, but using a Homosote ComfortBase is probably the better option. Just ... There is a small area, approximately 4 x 6 that has a 1/2” dip. Can we level this out with self leveling cement.

Looking for brands of vinyl flooring that are compatible with Warmboard.

Looking for brands of vinyl flooring that are compatible with Warmboard. Any brand you want to use should work fine. We’ve been a seeing a sizable increase in the use luxury vinyl, from a variety of manufacturers, and our clients have been very satisfied with the results. As long as you follow our installation instructions, you ... Looking for brands of vinyl flooring that are compatible with Warmboard.