Conductivity
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11 reasons why Warmboard is truly the green option for heating
A Sustainable and Efficient Heating Solution for Your Home In today’s world, there’s a growing focus on finding eco-friendly solutions for our homes. When it comes to heating, radiant heating systems are becoming increasingly popular due to their efficiency and comfort. But with so many radiant heating systems on the market, how do you choose ... 11 reasons why Warmboard is truly the green option for heating
Hot air rises. Learn why this is not ideal for your home.
Overcoming Uneven Heat in Your Home We all learned growing up that “heat rises”. This isn’t totally accurate, but “hot air” does rise. In general this is a good thing, especially for the hot air balloon industry. But in a home, it is problematic. When hot air is pumped through a duct, it is typically ... Hot air rises. Learn why this is not ideal for your home.
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
The Future of Energy-Efficient Heating: Low Water Temperatures
While we insulate homes to prevent heat from escaping outside, even the most well-insulated homes experience heat loss. This is because heat can be transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat from one molecule to another through direct contact. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids ... The Future of Energy-Efficient Heating: Low Water Temperatures
Want to control the temperature of each room in your house?
One word: Zoning Most forced air heated homes have a single thermostat, and therefore a single zone. This is due to the fact that forced air systems are inherently difficult, and expensive, to zone. Radiant homes with floor heat have numerous zones because they are easy and inexpensive to create. This allows you to keep ... Want to control the temperature of each room in your house?
The great state of New Jersey has some beautiful homes in it, and Warmboard is proud to say that we’ve worked on some of those beautiful homes
The great state of New Jersey has some beautiful homes in it, and Warmboard is proud to say that we’ve worked on some of those beautiful homes, such as the ones above.
What is “Fast Radiant” and why does it matter? Start here.
A radiant panel has a very simple function to perform – conduct heat from water in a tube to the surface of your floor. Warmboard performs this simple function through: • Our patented design which bonds a single piece of aluminum to the entire surface of our panel, including the tubing channels • The ability to install finish floors ... What is “Fast Radiant” and why does it matter? Start here.
Warmboard has had some beautiful projects in the beautiful “big sky” state of Montana.
Warmboard has had some beautiful projects in the beautiful “big sky” state of Montana.
Radiant Heat Heats Up Efficiency as Energy Costs Soar
Learn how the design of a system limits its performance and efficiency With energy bills spiraling like a runaway hot air balloon, homeowners are rightfully laser-focused on efficiency. This is where radiant heat shines brighter than ever before, leaving traditional forced-air systems gasping for air (and wasting precious energy). So, what makes radiant heat the ... Radiant Heat Heats Up Efficiency as Energy Costs Soar
Some beautiful photos from the beautiful state of Oregon.
Some beautiful photos from the beautiful state of Oregon. Radiant Floor Heating: A Perfect Choice for Oregon Custom Homes Custom home builders in Oregon understand the importance of creating comfortable living spaces that can withstand the state’s diverse climate. Temperatures can fluctuate significantly, with mild winters punctuated by occasional cold snaps and damp conditions. Radiant ... Some beautiful photos from the beautiful state of Oregon.
“Striping.” What it is and why it matters.
With a radiant floor heating system, the tubing beneath the floor emanates the heat. This heat radiates out across the floor, keeping the the surface warm. But understandably, the further you get from the tubing, the less intense the heat becomes. This difference in temperatures across the surface of the floor is called “striping”. To ... “Striping.” What it is and why it matters.
Feeling the wrong temperature at the wrong time of the day from your radiant system? It’s called “overshoot.”
It’s a common issue with high mass systems. They produce too little heat in the morning, so you turn up the heat. As the day warms, and the interior of your house gets too warm, you turn the heat off – but the high mass continues to produce heat for several hours. The only solution ... Feeling the wrong temperature at the wrong time of the day from your radiant system? It’s called “overshoot.”
Energy savings features on thermostats don’t work with radiant heat. Except when they do.
In many states, programmable (set back) thermostats are required to allow for energy savings at night when you are sleeping. But this is a problem with high mass radiant systems because it takes too many hours to reduce their heat output. Fast response Warmboard works quite well with night time set back, saving additional energy ... Energy savings features on thermostats don’t work with radiant heat. Except when they do.
Our nation’s capitol has no shortage of incredible homes. Take a look at some of Warmboard’s projects in Washington D.C.
Our nation’s capitol has no shortage of incredible homes. Take a look at some of Warmboard’s projects in Washington D.C.
Why is Warmboard only available with 12″ tubing spacing? We’ll tell you.
It’s a question we hear often, and it generally comes from those accustomed to using thin slab systems. This type of radiant heat often requires tubing to be installed every 6 inches (or closer) in order to provide sufficient heat. Warmboard is able to use tubing every 12 inches because of our superior conductivity. In fact, ... Why is Warmboard only available with 12″ tubing spacing? We’ll tell you.
Conductivity is king. Thermal Mass is outdated
Imagine stepping into a sun-drenched room, the warmth radiating from the floor beneath your feet even as the golden light fades through the window. This feeling of cozy comfort, lingering long after the sun has set, is the magic of thermal mass in action. The term “thermal mass” is often used when discussing radiant heat. ... Conductivity is king. Thermal Mass is outdated
Radiant Heat v Forced Air
Check out this article on Bob Vila on why Radiant Heat is far superior to Forced Air heating. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/radiant-floorvs-forced-air-heating/#.WV-_q9PytTZ
Bob Vila on Home Heating and Stratification
Bob Vila on Home Heating and Stratification Traditional forced-air heating systems often create uneven temperatures in multi-story homes, with hot upstairs rooms and cold downstairs areas, due to the way heated air rises and the system cycles on and off. This inefficiency leads to increased energy consumption and higher utility bills, exacerbated by heat loss ... Bob Vila on Home Heating and Stratification