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. [...]
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 [...]
joblow: I guess I should have been more specific! As in hot water R.H. by using PEX tubing?Give us your opinion
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!
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
SisterSue: I should add - we have electricity, no gas available. The radiant heating is in the ceiling.Tell us what you think!
Van C: I have a sunken living room. I just walked through there with no shoes on and notice that several tiles feel hot, not just warm, but actually hot! I’m theorizing that it could be hot water pipes, but the hot tiles don’t actually run the length of the room. Help!! [...]
viper7721: Seem to me that Forced-Air is the worst for allergies. Hot water Baseboard is good but more expensive to install. And Radiant is the most expensive to install, and if there’s a problem with it, you have to break open the foundation to fix it. Also we want to put real [...]
SeekingAnswers: There is a new law concerning CO detectors. This may be a dumb question, but are these required if you do not utilize gas for anything? My lights, and cooking are electric, and I use radiant heat, where the floor baseboards are heated from a boiler in a large apartment building.Thanks.We want to know [...]
viceroy: I have a two storied house but only one air conditioner. The thermostat is located on the first floor. During summer the rooms upstairs really get hot during the after noon hours and is almost impossible to stay upstairs. Can a radiant heat blocker paint to the underside of the roof be of any [...]
jhnyblayze: I have a duplex that was built in 1960. Seeing as it is located in florida they went with radiant heating in the ceiling. I need to replace the thermostats and all I can find are ones that are for 4-5 wire systems. I need to know what I can do [...]
Nancy B: We just put in a hot-water radient floor heat system. We need to insulate under the floor in the crawlspace. Contractor says use bats, plumber says use board-type insulation. Any thoughts?Tell us what you think!
mcvanhenley: I’m planning on putting a hydronic radiant heat system in my 2400 sq ft house. 1200 on the top floor. 1200 in the basement. The top floor would be floor heated and the basement would be wall heated. I’m looking for a company that will use a house blueprint of [...]
red_96_cutlass: I asked the contractor what type of heat we would need and he said it is all radiant heating. Does this mean no heat type required?Tell us what you think!
Benefits of Radiant Heating
To ensure your home is warm and energy efficient it is important to choose a heating system that fits the room or house size. If the system is too small it will have to work too hard and will be inefficient and expensive to operate. If you are looking for a more [...]
homebuyer: A house we are considering to purchase has radiant heating. I’ve never seen it before and am wondering if it is a reason to pass on this house. I read up on how it works, but have not found any info on how it compares to other heating systems such as gas [...]
niome22: I Just bought a home and the basement has radiant flooring. It seems to be heating the house well but is it more expensive then a gas furnace?? My water heater is also gas it that makes a difference.Comment please!
me: i am converting an attached garage to a master bed/bath. the houses heat system is natural gas that comes thru vents located in the concrete slab floor, so installing the same heating in this room is impossible. i was wondering if in floor radiant heating in this room would be sufficient to heat the [...]
halassy: I am deciding on which system to go with in my new home?? Which is less expenive to install, which is less expensive to heat the home? What are the pros and cons of each system? Thanks!Give us your opinion
peter k: does anyone have radiant heating in their sidewalk and or driveway, or could you give me some sort of estimate of installation costs and energy expense for this?Tell us what you think!