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Warmboard-S installed over concrete with an incredible view.
Warmboard-S installed over concrete with an incredible view. Orcas Island, Washington #orcasisland #washington #oceanview #warmboard
A new shot of the project in Breckenridge, Colorado.
A new shot of the project in #breckenridgecolorado. Warmboard-S down right over the joist – just as we foretold. #colorado #warmboard #newhome #skislopes
“This is service one finds rarely in business these days. “
“I want to complement you on your service and interest in our project. Your attention to detail and regular contact to work with me even in the unforeseen delay has been amazing. This is service one finds rarely in business these days. “ Dale S., Ontario Canada
Photo sent in this morning from a job site in Breckenridge, Colorado Joist layout complete.
Photo sent in this morning from a job site in #breckenridgecolorado Joist layout complete. Warmboard-S will install directly over the joist – no need for a separate subfloor panel. And what a view!! #warmboard #warmboard-s #colorado
Stunning Warmboard home in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Stunning Warmboard home in Steamboat Springs, CO. Warmboard radiant is ideal for rooms like this with high ceilings. Home by Gerber-Berend Design Build.
Congratulations to friend and client @adriangreiner for his new role as “UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador”.
Congratulations to friend and client @adriangrenier for his new role as “UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador”.
Lower air temperatures with more comfort? Learn how it works
On a sunny spring day you can feel comfortable outside in a t-shirt and shorts even if the air is only 60ºF (15ºC). This is because we are feeling the radiant warmth of the sun. This radiant heat allows us to be comfortable at lower temperatures. The same is true in a radiant home. With ... Lower air temperatures with more comfort? Learn how it works
Underfloor Heating – Alternative to Traditional HVAC – Bob Vila
Underfloor Heating – Alternative to Traditional HVAC – Bob Vila If you’re getting ready for a spring renovation project, this may be the perfect time to opt for a new HVAC system that will ensure wintertime comfort and help reduce your monthly heating costs. Read More
Thermal Mass is outdated. Conductivity is king.
Often times the term “thermal mass” is used when discussing radiant heat. The concept of “thermal mass” originally made sense in the 1960’s and 70’s during the trend of designing passive solar homes. A dark colored pour made of Portland cement, or gypsum concrete, would sit beneath south facing windows and soak up the sun’s ... Thermal Mass is outdated. Conductivity is king.
do I need to install warmboard on the second floor of small house
do I need to install warmboard on the second floor of small house It really depends on your situation and layout of the home. Some do put radiant on the bottom floor only and trust that will be sufficient to heat the upstairs as well. This is especially true if the upstairs is open and ... do I need to install warmboard on the second floor of small house
Parasitic Heat Loss? Learn how the design of a system limits its performance and efficiency.
Energy efficiency has always been one of the key reasons for building a home with radiant heat. Given the rapidly escalating cost of energy, the efficiency of radiant has never been more important. One of the downsides to forced-air heating is “parasitic loss” – a term that refers to energy loss due to inherent inefficiencies ... Parasitic Heat Loss? Learn how the design of a system limits its performance and efficiency.
So , what is “warmboard” made of?? Any concrete or metal or wood involved?
So , what is “warmboard” made of?? Any concrete or metal or wood involved? Warmboard is made of 3 primary ingredients. Wood: Sustainably harvested from North America. Aluminum: 1060 aluminum alloy – thick with high conductivity to transfer heat quickly and evenly throughout the house. Love. Click here to learn more about Warmboard-S, a panel ... So , what is “warmboard” made of?? Any concrete or metal or wood involved?
We would like to use Warmboard-R in our upcoming reno but we are concerned about whether the chosen engineered hardwood floor will be damaged where we have area rugs.
We would like to use Warmboard-R in our upcoming reno but we are concerned about whether the chosen engineered hardwood floor will be damaged where we have area rugs. Damage to hardwood (wide plank or engineered) generally occurs due to a combination of high water temperatures and uneven floor temperatures, or “striping”. Here’s a side-by-side video ... We would like to use Warmboard-R in our upcoming reno but we are concerned about whether the chosen engineered hardwood floor will be damaged where we have area rugs.
I currently operate the boiler at 170 degrees during the cold months; and I’m wondering if the water temp will be too high for the floor heat??
hello; I’m thinking about a reno in a large ensuite. I currently heat my house with hot water heat through a boiler. I have no in-floor heating at this time, but am considering installing during the reno. I’m thinking of installing an additional loop for the ensuite (and add to it during a future bathroom ... I currently operate the boiler at 170 degrees during the cold months; and I’m wondering if the water temp will be too high for the floor heat??