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11 reasons why Warmboard is truly the green option for heating
A Sustainable and Efficient Heating Solution for Your Home In today’s world, there’s a growing focus on finding eco-friendly solutions for our homes. When it comes to heating, radiant heating systems are becoming increasingly popular due to their efficiency and comfort. But with so many radiant heating systems on the market, how do you choose ... 11 reasons why Warmboard is truly the green option for heating
Hot air rises. Learn why this is not ideal for your home.
Overcoming Uneven Heat in Your Home We all learned growing up that “heat rises”. This isn’t totally accurate, but “hot air” does rise. In general this is a good thing, especially for the hot air balloon industry. But in a home, it is problematic. When hot air is pumped through a duct, it is typically ... Hot air rises. Learn why this is not ideal for your home.
2024 Guide to Heating Systems
Choosing the right heating system for your home is a significant decision that impacts comfort, energy efficiency, and overall home value. Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing one, it’s essential to explore the various options available. In this guide, we’ll delve into the different types of heating systems, emphasizing the benefits ... 2024 Guide to Heating Systems
Warmboard-S vs Gypsum Concrete
The Most Important Comparison is Conductivity Why Warmboard? Simply put, the job of a radiant panel is to conduct heat from water in a tube to the surface of your floor. Gypsum concrete may have a long association with radiant, but given a blank sheet of paper today, no engineer would choose that material for a ... Warmboard-S vs Gypsum Concrete
The Future of Energy-Efficient Heating: Low Water Temperatures
While we insulate homes to prevent heat from escaping outside, even the most well-insulated homes experience heat loss. This is because heat can be transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat from one molecule to another through direct contact. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids ... The Future of Energy-Efficient Heating: Low Water Temperatures
Infrared Heat Advantage
How Radiant Floors Conquer the Ceiling Heat Trap Remember learning “heat rises”? Great for hot air balloons, not so much for your home. Forced air systems blast hot air, creating uncomfortable temperature pockets (think chilly downstairs, sweltering upstairs). Plus, that heat escapes out the roof, jacking up your energy bills. When hot air is pumped ... Infrared Heat Advantage
Zoned Comfort: The Radiant Advantage
Imagine a world where bedrooms feel like personalized havens, each at the perfect temperature for its occupant. A cool reading nook awaits in the afternoon sun, while the family room exudes cozy warmth for movie nights. This isn’t a futuristic dream, it’s the reality of radiant heating with zone control. Traditional forced-air systems often confine ... Zoned Comfort: The Radiant Advantage
A quick tour of a new home in Woodstock, Vermont where they are installing just over 3000/sf of Warmboard-S
A quick tour of a new home in Woodstock, Vermont where they are installing just over 3000/sf of Warmboard-S
Chris is in Huntington, New York checking in for an update on this Warmboard Comfort System installation.
Chris is in Huntington, New York checking in for an update on this Warmboard Comfort System installation. How did the installation go? Fairly smoothly we believe. The client even stated, this install was so easy ‘they could do the next one in their sleep’.
Chris O’Dea in The Hamptons for a Warmboard-S installation
Chris O’Dea in The Hamptons for a Warmboard-S installation
Tubing installation in the slab in the basement, later to be hooked up to our Warmboard Comfort System.
Tubing installation in the slab in the basement, later to be hooked up to our Warmboard Comfort System. Tubing installation in the slab in the basement, later to be hooked up to our Warmboard Comfort System. WCS will also heat the upper levels which are using our Warmboard-S panels.
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.
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.
Warmboard Works: Longtime Happy Homeowner
In this Warmboard Works, we hear from Alex Z. in Pennsylvania, who built his house back in 2005 using Warmboard and has never looked back. He is graciously sharing his experience living in a 3,700 sq ft Warmboard home for over a decade and will explain the main reasons why he selected a Warmboard radiant heating system. “I’ve ... Warmboard Works: Longtime Happy Homeowner
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
Want to control the temperature of each room in your house?
One word: Zoning Most forced air heated homes have a single thermostat, and therefore a single zone. This is due to the fact that forced air systems are inherently difficult, and expensive, to zone. Radiant homes with floor heat have numerous zones because they are easy and inexpensive to create. This allows you to keep ... Want to control the temperature of each room in your house?
The great state of New Jersey has some beautiful homes in it, and Warmboard is proud to say that we’ve worked on some of those beautiful homes
The great state of New Jersey has some beautiful homes in it, and Warmboard is proud to say that we’ve worked on some of those beautiful homes, such as the ones above.
What is “Fast Radiant” and why does it matter? Start here.
A radiant panel has a very simple function to perform – conduct heat from water in a tube to the surface of your floor. Warmboard performs this simple function through: • Our patented design which bonds a single piece of aluminum to the entire surface of our panel, including the tubing channels • The ability to install finish floors ... What is “Fast Radiant” and why does it matter? Start here.
Warmboard has had some beautiful projects in the beautiful “big sky” state of Montana.
Warmboard has had some beautiful projects in the beautiful “big sky” state of Montana.
Radiant Heat Heats Up Efficiency as Energy Costs Soar
Learn how the design of a system limits its performance and efficiency With energy bills spiraling like a runaway hot air balloon, homeowners are rightfully laser-focused on efficiency. This is where radiant heat shines brighter than ever before, leaving traditional forced-air systems gasping for air (and wasting precious energy). So, what makes radiant heat the ... Radiant Heat Heats Up Efficiency as Energy Costs Soar