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Radiant Heat and Rugs
Can you use Rugs over Radiant Panels? Traditional radiant floor heating systems, known for their high mass and reliance on concrete slabs, often discouraged the use of rugs. This is because the lower conductivity of these systems meant rugs acted as insulators, trapping heat below the surface and hindering its transfer into the room. Even ... Radiant Heat and Rugs
Reduce Mechanical Room space for Bigger Living Areas
Building a custom home shouldn’t mean sacrificing valuable space for your heating system. Traditional heating systems with bulky ducts can take up a lot of room, both in your living and utility spaces. Our Warmboard Comfort System and Warmsource boiler offers a smarter solution. It is a radiant floor heating, where warm water flows silently ... Reduce Mechanical Room space for Bigger Living Areas
Best Energy Sources for Radiant Heating Systems
Radiant heating systems have gained popularity for their ability to deliver consistent and comfortable warmth throughout a home. Unlike traditional forced-air systems, radiant heat utilizes heated panels or embedded tubing to directly warm objects and occupants, creating a more luxurious and energy-efficient heating experience. But what fuels this innovative comfort? This article explores the top ... Best Energy Sources for Radiant Heating Systems
Why this Homeowner Chose Warmboard Comfort System (and Loves It!)
This video is an interview with a homeowner, Matthew, about his experience installing a Warmboard Comfort System (WCS) in his new home in Michigan. Despite lacking formal engineering or plumbing training, Matthew highlights the clear instructions, readily understandable components, and exceptional customer support..
Prevent Heat Loss from Limiting your Design Potential
Soaring Ceilings & Expansive Windows In the realm of architectural design, few features evoke the grandeur and elegance of a space quite like soaring ceilings and expansive windows. These elements not only flood interiors with natural light but also create an unparalleled sense of openness and sophistication. However, while these open design choices undoubtedly enhance ... Prevent Heat Loss from Limiting your Design Potential
Optimizing Home Envelopes for Efficient Heating
The arrival of winter presents a familiar dilemma: balancing thermal comfort with rising energy costs. Instead of accepting astronomical energy costs and chilly corners as an unavoidable winter reality, explore alternative strategies for optimizing thermal comfort and minimizing financial burdens: harnessing the power of optimized home envelopes and effective insulation. What is a Home Envelope? ... Optimizing Home Envelopes for Efficient Heating
Embrace Winter Comfort
Heating Recommendations for a Cozy Home Many regions in North America have recently experienced an intense cold snap. With more winter still on the horizon, the imperative to ensure a warm and comfortable living environment becomes paramount. Selecting a heating system is not merely a matter of elevating room temperatures; it is a strategic decision ... Embrace Winter Comfort
Enjoy Quiet Comfort in your Home
Do intrusive noises steal your peace and disrupt your comfort? Unwanted clatter from mechanical rooms, the drone of HVAC equipment, even the muffled sounds of everyday life – these intrusive echoes can turn any home into a chaotic battleground. Create serene spaces that block unwanted noise and embrace the warmth of radiant heat Warmboard makes ... Enjoy Quiet Comfort in your Home
Creating a Healthier, Happier Home for Your Family
How to create a Healthier and Happier Home: Beyond Just Walls and Roof We often focus on maintaining a healthy body and mind through diet and exercise, but sometimes we overlook the impact our environment can have on our well-being. The state of our homes can significantly influence our health and happiness, especially for families. ... Creating a Healthier, Happier Home for Your Family
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
A Plumbing Pro’s Winning Project: An Interview with Benny Carrillo
We interviewed Benny Carrillo from ‘A Plumbing Pro’ company about his winning project submitted to our WCS installation contest. This family owned business was established in 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Here we speak with Benny Carrillo, owner of the company, as he discusses his experience working with Warmboard on a recent hydronic heating project. He ... A Plumbing Pro’s Winning Project: An Interview with Benny Carrillo