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"Legalett slab"

Legalett slab / Discussions

Can I use thermal evacuated tubing with a Legalett radiant air system in a raft slab?

...slab as well. Legalett is an independent company, we just feature it here as we do other systems that we like, and so far we have not found any other company th...

Posted by kathryn saunders Jan. 20, 2023 Renewable energy 1 response

Would a Legalett in slab radiant heat system be better than a heat pump?

...Legalett engineer a raft slab foundation for our new build. My question is regarding also installing their in slab radiant air heating system instead of a ducte...

Posted by dean c Jan. 20, 2023 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

What is the minimum insulation value for insulation between the edge of the slab and foundation wall?

...slab foundations and homes, I would first check our BC Step Code made easy page for information on that. Building codes vary too much between states, provinces ...

Posted by Arsh Deep July 12, 2022 Slab on Grade 1 response

How long into winter can we run our Heat Pump with our Legalett System

...Legalett system or does Legalett system have to be turned on and warming the slab as well? This is a good idea, as heat pumps can be up to 3 times more efficien...

Posted by J Bergley Dec. 20, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

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

...slab would be the best fit to accomodate any shifting and be the most cost effective but I don't know how I should pour an insulated, above grade slab in respec...

Posted by Earl Williams Nov. 30, 2021 Slab on Grade 3 responses

Can I do a concrete deck with pilings from Legalett?

...Legalett frost protected slab on grade could be the solution for your project. What you propose could work, but depending on the size of the building, the easie...

Posted by Pam Proctor Nov. 15, 2021 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

What is the best heating system for new home build?

...slab on grade with frost wall – an alternative to explore is a raft slab frost protected shallow foundation with air heated radiant floors, that is what we buil...

Posted by Maureen Thompson Oct. 28, 2021 Heating and cooling 5 responses

How to you build a raft slab foundation?

...slab is different than standard slab on grade construction, and it pretty much by definition needs to be designed by an engineer. A true raft slab is built with...

Posted by Kate Bottriell Aug. 19, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

Can I use a Legalett slab in Florida if I don't want floor heat?

...slab, or do you have something like this without the heated floors that would work better? A Legalett raft slab has an optional air heated radiant floor, but it...

Posted by Harry Dickinson March 25, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

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