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Radiant floor heating?

coater_dude: Can radiant floor heating be installed in the concrete pour, then after concrete has sufficiently cured (28 days) can a resinous coating, such as a epoxy/polyurethane floor coating be installed on a floor that will later be radiant heated. My concern is that these coatings are very moisture intolerant. Does radiant floor products, create [...]

March 7th, 2009 · Tags Radiant Heating | 3 Comments »

I have radiant floor heating. Without power, will my pipes freeze in the basement with no heat available?

beakster505: My house was built 3 years ago with radiant floor heating in my basement which is living quarters. In the event of a power outage during a winter storm, my heating system would not run. What I need is ball park figure of the time that it would take to start freezing the water [...]

March 5th, 2009 · Tags Radiant Heating | 4 Comments »

(NEW) Radiant Heating, good and bad, and what is a good cost per square foot cost?

joblow: I guess I should have been more specific! As in hot water R.H. by using PEX tubing?Give us your opinion

March 2nd, 2009 · Tags Radiant Heating | 2 Comments »

Will radiant heating on porcelain ceramic floor of bathroom raise the market value of house?

Benjie C: Adding an electric radiant heating on flooring is an option in remodelling a bathroom. By how much will it increase the market value of the property? Any disadvantage of radiant heating on floor?Please comment!

March 1st, 2009 · Tags Radiant Heating | 3 Comments »

Radiant floor heating – what to do specifically before pouring concrete slab in basement?

JimM: What must be done right before pouring the concrete? Is it just about placing the pipes and tying them? What about the pressure test kit… Is it necessary and how do I set it up?Give us your opinion

March 1st, 2009 · Tags Radiant Heating | 1 Comment »

Is it efficient to get a tankless water heater when you have radiant heating that runs off the hot water tank?

SisterSue: I should add – we have electricity, no gas available. The radiant heating is in the ceiling.Tell us what you think!

March 1st, 2009 · Tags Radiant Heating | 2 Comments »

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