Energy Efficiency
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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.
Fuel Source Selection: Balancing Comfort, Cost, and Climate
The choice of heating system is probably one of the most important you’ll ever have to make for your house. Its significance runs not only down your comfort and energy efficiency, but also across your environmental impact and monthly expenses. We know it’s a very important decision that can only be made right with appropriate ... Fuel Source Selection: Balancing Comfort, Cost, and Climate
Creating a Healthier, Happier Home for Your Family
How to create a Healthier and Happier Home: Beyond Just Walls and Roof We often focus on maintaining a healthy body and mind through diet and exercise, but sometimes we overlook the impact our environment can have on our well-being. The state of our homes can significantly influence our health and happiness, especially for families. ... Creating a Healthier, Happier Home for Your Family
Warmboard-S vs Gypsum Concrete
The Most Important Comparison is Conductivity Why Warmboard? Simply put, the job of a radiant panel is to conduct heat from water in a tube to the surface of your floor. Gypsum concrete may have a long association with radiant, but given a blank sheet of paper today, no engineer would choose that material for a ... Warmboard-S vs Gypsum Concrete
Hydronic vs. Electric Heating: Which is Better?
When choosing a heating system for your home, there are many factors to consider, including efficiency, cost, and comfort. Two popular options are hydronic and electric heating systems. Both systems have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. In this article, we will compare ... Hydronic vs. Electric Heating: Which is Better?
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
Asking an AI about the Health Benefits of Radiant Floor Heating
“What are some of the health and medical benefits of using radiant floor heating in a home?” That was the question about the benefits of radiant heating submitted to both the ChatGPT4 and Bard AI chatbots. And here are the answers, completely unedited. First up, ChatGPT: Radiant floor heating offers several health and medical benefits ... Asking an AI about the Health Benefits of Radiant Floor Heating
Zoned Comfort: The Radiant Advantage
Imagine a world where bedrooms feel like personalized havens, each at the perfect temperature for its occupant. A cool reading nook awaits in the afternoon sun, while the family room exudes cozy warmth for movie nights. This isn’t a futuristic dream, it’s the reality of radiant heating with zone control. Traditional forced-air systems often confine ... Zoned Comfort: The Radiant Advantage
Adrian Grenier is using Warmboard again, now in a new remodel in New York.
Adrian Grenier is using Warmboard again, now in a new remodel in New York. Check it out.
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.