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Slab On Grade
Slab on grade radiant floor systems provide the largest 'heat sink' of all
installation methods which translates into incredible fuel cost savings. This
system is ideal for all types of slab construction such as slab foundations,
basements, garages. Slab on grade is also one of the most economical forms
of installation and is absolutely perfect for commercial shops, garages and
warehouses. Slab on grade systems are also popular for outdoor snow and ice
melting applications using. We offer an engineered system package that includes
a project tubing layout. The layout is an extremely useful guide for laying
out the tubing but will also provide the home owner a permanent job record
that indicates the locations of all the tubing in the floor. This system can
be used in conjunction with all other types of radiant floor installations
and requires adequate slab insulation throughout.
Thin Slab Over Subfloor
Thin Slab radiant floor systems provide one of the highest comfort levels as
well as unmatched efficiency levels throughout your home. Ideal for new construction,
the thin slab method enables radiant floor installations over all subfloors
on every level of your home. The thin slab covering the tubing is typically
an overall thickness of 1"-2" and can consist of various types of poured underlayments
such as gypcrete or a light weight concrete. The thin slab method is also ideal
for retrofitting radiant floor heat over and existing concrete floor. Our systems
are designed with no joints or connections in the slab by continuous loop lengths
in the floor. This system can be used in conjunction with all other types of
installation and requires adequate floor insulation throughout.
Underfloor Staple Up
Underfloor staple up system uses thin aluminum heat transfer plates that are
stapled up along with the tubing under your subfloor. The plates provide a
large surface area for the tubing heat to transfer into and will disburse heat
evenly throughout the floor. This is an excellent system for retrofitting a
heating system because it will not add any additional floor height or disrupt
your existing floor coverings. Underfloor staple up is also ideal for adding
'floor warming' to spot areas in existing rooms in your home. This system can
be used in conjunction with all other types of radiant floor installations
and requires adequate floor insulation throughout.
Other Types of Radiant Floor Installations
Subfloor Board
Premanufactured boards with a laminated layer of aluminum, and a channel to
accept tubing are screwed or nailed to the subflooring. Hardwood floors can
be nailed directly to the subfloor plates or carpet and pad placed over the
plates. It is also possible to nail a second subfloor over the plates for a
smoother finish for vinyl areas. A cement board is used when tile or stone
is to be installed. Particle board is not recommended as a subfloor.
Engineered Subfloor
An engineered, load bearing board takes the place of the structural subfloor.
It has a laminated layer of aluminum and a channel to accept tubing. Hardwood
floors can be nailed directly to the subfloor plates or carpet and pad placed
over the plates. It is also possible to nail a second subfloor over the plates
for a smoother finish for vinyl areas. A cement board is used when tile or
stone is to be installed.
Hanging in Joist Space
Tubing is suspended several inches beneath the subfloor in the joist space.
Insulation is installed in the joist space beneath the tube with a 2-4 inch
air space between the top of the insulation and the bottom of the subfloor.
The air within this space is heated by the tube which, in turn, heats the underside
of the subfloor.
Subfloor Plates
Aluminum plates supported by wood or plastic spacers contain channels which
accept tubing. These plates spread the heat uniformly beneath the finished
floor. Hardwood floors can be nailed directly to the subfloor plates or carpet
and pad placed over the plates. It is also possible to nail a second subfloor
over the plates for a smoother finish for vinyl areas. A cement board is used
when tile or stone is to be installed.
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