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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.
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I live in northern Alberta and want to know if you ship here and can this system can be installed diy?
I live in northern Alberta and want to know if you ship here and can this system can be installed diy? The temperatures in the winter can get to -40 deg Celsius at times. We can definitely ship to Alberta and have done many jobs there – including farther to the north. We have a ... I live in northern Alberta and want to know if you ship here and can this system can be installed diy?
I am building a barn in Jackson, NH and interested in having warmboard installed. Who is your contact in this region?
I am building a barn in Jackson, NH and interested in having warmboard installed. Who is your contact in this region? Thank you, Rhonda Stacy-Coyle Her name is Julie. 617.981.3827. If you’re interested, you can see her here too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpN_TRSKmek&list=PLGEzV8LCeS-m9wLXRfNyOSwgsGTtR-eCK Have a great day.
Does warmboard system work with cork flooring, and if so, does it matter whether the cork is click tile, or glue-down tile?
Hi! Does warmboard system work with cork flooring, and if so, does it matter whether the cork is click tile, or glue-down tile? Yes. Cork flooring absolutely works with Warmboard. Both standard cork flooring and cork laminate work well. See page 31 for details.
Russell is back in Indiana to check in on the install of the Warmboard Comfort System.
Russell is back in Indiana to check in on the install of the Warmboard Comfort System. Today the system is put into “Construction Mode” which allows the system to operate (with either 100º or 120ºF water) before the controls are installed. This allows installers to test the system, keep the site warm and acclimate hardwood ... Russell is back in Indiana to check in on the install of the Warmboard Comfort System.
Upgrading from Radiant to Warmboard
Nevin Lantz is a clinical psychologist who is also very talented in home building and remodeling. This past year, Nevin finished renovating his retirement home in Capitola, California. He had a fantastic experience with Warmboard and was kind of enough to tell us about his experience. “Growing up in Pennsylvania, we were used to cold ... Upgrading from Radiant to Warmboard
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.
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.
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.
Is this practical for solar power?
Is this practical for solar power? Very. Most solar power systems generate water temps in the 110-120ºF range, which is ideal for Warmboard (while other radiant systems typically require higher water temps).
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.
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.
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.
Is it better to use a boiler or demand water heater with this system?
Is it better to use a boiler or demand water heater with this system? A boiler will get you better performance. On-Demand are used primarily for domestic water.