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What types of flooring can be used with this system?
What types of flooring can be used with this system? Pretty much anything. Check out the compatible flooring types here. Watch this video for Hardwood installation over Warmboard radiant heat panels.
Where do I buy Warmboard in Canada?
Where do I buy Warmboard in Canada? We sell direct. If you like to give us a call, we can put you in touch with one of Regional Managers in your area. Contact us Today
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 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.
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.
I am planning to build a new house in Palmer, Alaska where the entire first floor is garage, and an equipment room.
I am planning to build a new house in Palmer, Alaska where the entire first floor is garage, and an equipment room. Living space is on the second and third floors. Usually, builders install an wall mounted heater in the garage, but I want radiant heated floors in the garage too. Does warmboard have a ... I am planning to build a new house in Palmer, Alaska where the entire first floor is garage, and an equipment room.
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 ?
Will Warmboard be effective in a 2 story home of approximately 10k sqft?
2 questions: Will Warmboard be effective in larger, 2 story homes of approximately 10,000 sqft? What do most home builders/owners do about air conditioning? VERY effective. We do many large homes like this every year. For air conditioning, central air still the most common. Though we highly recommend ductless mini-split system which can be zoned ... Will Warmboard be effective in a 2 story home of approximately 10k sqft?
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?
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?
Would a warm board S system work in an all-electric home? I can’t tell if the boiler needs a gas line
Would a warm board S system work in an all-electric home? I can’t tell if the boiler needs a gas line Absolutely. Connect Warmboard to an electric boiler, perhaps using solar as the energy source? We can definitely do anything along these lines.
Can i use tankless water heater as my hot water supply for the Warmboard system?
Can i use tankless water heater as my hot water supply for the Warmboard system? Absolutely. We can make recommendations for you on the specific model as well.
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
SONOMA, CA HOMEOWNER THRILLED WITH WARMBOARD SINCE 2014
We came across this comment on a recent blog post by Sarah Sherman Samuel, Interior and Product Designer extraordinaire, and reached out to Elaine to learn more about what the last 5 years have been like living in her Warmboard home. “We chose Warmboard after doing extensive market research on other radiant floor heating systems. ... SONOMA, CA HOMEOWNER THRILLED WITH WARMBOARD SINCE 2014