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Infloor heat / Discussions

What is the best method of building a slab on grade?

...heated slab. The videos on those pages will give you a good idea of the difference in the systems. The major advantage we found with having a slab provided by a...

Posted by Jay Law April 19, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

How much insulation should I install underneath my concrete slab in my basement?

I live in a cold climate - Winnipeg Manitoba, and intend to install radiant heat in the concrete slab. As my basement is below the frost line, I’m not sure if i...

Posted by Scott Antonation Sept. 27, 2019 Slab on Grade 5 responses

Can you install tubing under a slab on grade foundation to extract heat in winter?

...heat pump be put under a slab on grade prefab form foundation kit to extract winter heat? We generally recommend people check with an engineer for any such matt...

Posted by Jennifer Cole Aug. 28, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

...heat - Air heated, electric of hydronic, which is best?  Even in the appropriate climate it is a fairly complicated system and needs to be carefully designed, a...

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

What is the best heating and cooling system for a slab on grade home?

...heating upstairs (even just to get a permit possibly) as radiant infloor heating doesn’t usually heat well for a second story unless it is extremely well insula...

Posted by Matthew Gioia July 7, 2020 Heating and cooling 4 responses

How do you add an Air Exchanger to a house with Hot Water Heat?

...heater core that absorbs and releases heat. You can see more here- Lunos Ductless ERV heat recovery ventilation systems   

Posted by Bob Engelhart June 17, 2020 Ventilation 4 responses

What Should You Look For When Buying a Slab on Grade Home?

...heated. If it isn't then I personally wouldn’t even consider it because it will be very uncomfortable, and if it is heated but the bills are sky high then  I wo...

Posted by Mike Molloy Nov. 6, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the best way to build a slab on grade on bedrock?

I watched your videos with much interest but wasn't sure about the "trench" type perimeter "grade beam" in terms of supporting the house structure, and the fact...

Posted by peter owen Oct. 31, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the CFM and operating temperature on air heated radiant floors?

...heated radiant floors with electric or water coils. The air flow would be between 450-650CFM for each heater (750-1100m3/hr), the large heater is 8 loops by sta...

Posted by martin skibba Feb. 28, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 5 responses

Is hydronic slab heat appropriate in a super insulated home?

...heat pump for domestic hot water and hydronic heat. I'm inclined to have the hydronic heat installed in the floor but I've heard that it's not necessary and wil...

Posted by Andrew Wright Feb. 3, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Does slab on grade need to have in floor heating?

...heating?  We will just be putting a Woodstove in and don't want in floor heating but I'm concerned with moisture from the slab and having flooring over the conc...

Posted by Lauren Panzani Nov. 13, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

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