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"Radiant heat"

Radiant heat / Discussions

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What are the factors I should consider for choosing between a slab on grade and basement?

...heat/cool with an ERV and mini split system, not radiant in floor.  I have several questions about the merits of each option, and would appreciate advice. 1. Co...

Posted by Shaun B April 2, 2019 Slab on Grade 3 responses

What should I look for if I want to buy a slab on grade house?

...radiant floor I would personally want to see the utility bills to know what a winters worth of heat would cost.  And a last piece of advice - don't be instantly...

Posted by terry northcott March 25, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the Kenogami House heating system?

...heat?   It was also mentioned using the radiant hydronic floor, moving purposely heated water in the radiant tubing to help balance the excess heating. My under...

Posted by dean c March 22, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 response

Can I see details about the heating and domestic hot water systems of the Edelweiss house?

...radiant floor and an air source heat pump". Can you post more details on which systems were used? For example, is the ASHP being used to heat the fluid in the r...

Posted by August Wehrmann March 10, 2019 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 3 responses

What are the options for radiant heat with a slab on grade?

...radiant heating system that is built directly into the slab? Radiant heating is very comfortable, and there are really only minimal differences between the comf...

Posted by August Wehrmann Feb. 3, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

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

...radiant heat, and the cooling is all provided by a combination of air source heat pump and a heat pump water heater working in tandem.  Our latest demo house we...

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

What flooring options work with a passive solar design?

...radiant heat will help to hold heat within the house for the longest period of time. My wife is not a fan of concrete/tile floors within the main living areas o...

Posted by Christopher Dunn Feb. 23, 2020 Passive solar home design 1 response

Can you replace an old slab foundation with an air heated slab?

...heated radiant floors is intended for new home construction, though you could raise a house and build a basement with one.  So – on the off chance you have a cr...

Posted by Mike Molloy Nov. 7, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

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

How do you determine the thickness of concrete for slab on grade construction?

How would you determine the thickness for a new construction of a slab on grade that will have only liquid forces acting down on it? Not sure what you mean by l...

Posted by Ackeem Beason Feb. 16, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

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?

...radiant heat,  you can speed cure it by running the heater and then doing a moisture test. That is as simple as taping down a sheet of poly to the slab someplac...

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

With an ICF built frost wall can you install electric wire in floor heat cables and cork flooring?

...heating cable laid under 4inches of concrete and I will be on time of day rates so the concrete heats up at night. I have R35 in walls and R60 in ceiling I am l...

Posted by C Whitby Aug. 7, 2020 Flooring and stairs 3 responses

What is the most comfortable heating system for a home?

...Radiant heat (floors or walls) is considered the most comfortable heating system due to the thermal comfort explanation above. But a retrofit heating system rep...

Posted by Catharine Jans Dec. 11, 2017 Heating with electricity 1 response

What is the best type of radiant floor heating for a garage?

...heat source in Quebec. An Ontario resident installing a radiant floor would probably choose hydronic with a gas boiler. We cover hydronic radiant floor heating ...

Posted by J.F. March 24, 2017 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response
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