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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.
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.
I recently bought a cabin in Missouri that was built in 2005/6 with a Warmboard system.
I recently bought a cabin in Missouri that was built in 2005/6 with a Warmboard system. I have two questions: (1) What is the process for turning off the system in the Spring and then turning it on again in the fall? (2) If I leave for a few weeks do I just turn down ... I recently bought a cabin in Missouri that was built in 2005/6 with a Warmboard system.
What kind of hard wood flooring should be used?
What kind of hard wood flooring should be used? Pergo. Engineered. Hardwood. Wideplank. Herringbone. Whatever you want, you can do it. See page 15 for hardwood installation information. Here’s a video as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfCm9edpkaU
Can tile go over warmboard?
Can tile go over warmboard? Absolutely. We have 7 tested, approved and warrantied tile assemblies. See page 21 for our recommendations.
Does warmboard makes sense for limited remodel projects?
Does warmboard makes sense for limited remodel projects — like a finished room over a garage, or does the boiler/manifold (ie, warmsource) make it prohibitively costly vs. using a electric radiant system? Thanks – Really depends on your situation. We do a fair amount of projects where someone is adding a living space over a ... Does warmboard makes sense for limited remodel projects?
Can you use an existing hot water baseboard unit to put hot water into a warmboard fitted floor.
Can you use an existing hot water baseboard unit to put hot water into a warmboard fitted floor. Yes. However, baseboard water temps usually run significantly higher than a Warmboard system (160-180, vs 110+/-). You will need a mixing valve in order to lower the water temps for our system.
We have installed warmboard in a home renovation and placed oak hardwood flooring over. Can we put any type of rug and pad on the floor without compromising the efficiency of the heating system?
We have installed warmboard in a home renovation and placed oak hardwood flooring over. Can we put any type of rug and pad on the floor without compromising the efficiency of the heating system? The carpet will slow the response, that’s just physics. So you may lose some efficiency in that room, but you probably ... We have installed warmboard in a home renovation and placed oak hardwood flooring over. Can we put any type of rug and pad on the floor without compromising the efficiency of the heating system?
Why would a zone have striping ?
Why would a zone have striping ? Striping will always occur, it just depends on the severity. When pumping hot water through the floor, striping will depend the conductivity (or there lack of) of the surrounding material. So, Warmboard, with aluminum, striping is minimal because the heat is spread out quickly and evenly across the ... Why would a zone have striping ?
Does warm lard require it’s own boiler vs tapping into my home water heater?
Does warm lard require it’s own boiler vs tapping into my home water heater? While you can use a combi unit, generally a dedicated water boiler is recommended for larger structures.
Is there any project too small?
Is there any project too small? The smaller you go, the higher the price per square foot. Most of the jobs we see on the small end are around 450/sf. That said, we are also often in tiny homes and RVs where a smaller boiler unit is used with 50-150/sf of Warmboard. Give us a ... Is there any project too small?
Can you get adhesive on Warmboard tubing?
Can you get adhesive on Warmboard tubing? you can, but it should be avoided. The tubing fits snugly in the channel. And, using adhesive in the channel actually prevents the tubing from sitting flush with the surface of the panel. If you get some on the tubing, just wipe it away.
We are in the very early planning stages of a new construction retirement home in northern Idaho.
We are in the very early planning stages of a new construction retirement home in northern Idaho. Could you provide a ball-park cost per sf for materials for homeowner install? even a high estimate will suffice. Thank You. For a hydronic radiant floor heating system, you should pencil in $18/sf for material and labor. In ... We are in the very early planning stages of a new construction retirement home in northern Idaho.
can the warm board system use electricity instead of gas to heat the water?
can the warm board system use electricity instead of gas to heat the water? Absolutely. We’ll work with you to find a heating unit that will work best for your needs.