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"Radiant heating"

Radiant heating / Discussions

  • 1 - 18 of 19 Posts

What is the best heating / cooling system for a new build?

...radiant systems (water or glycol) that overheat, whereas electric wire heating systems shut off instantly. Also air heated radiant floors don’t overheat as much...

Posted by David Coyle March 31, 2025 Heating and cooling 2 responses

Can you convert from a gas boiler to electric with radiant heat?

...radiant heat. Gas heating in homes is being phased out, so converting to electric home heating is the best option. Here is a page about heating homes with elect...

Posted by Roger Stoller Jan. 14, 2025 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Do you need radiant heat in a slab on grade if it is well insulated?

...heating in the home. Heat pumps are the most efficient heating system, so with that combination you would have an efficient source of air heating, your feet wou...

Posted by S EDGE March 11, 2022 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

Can you do an update on Ecohome’s new demo house?

...heating season. Ideally it would be great to compare the operational heating costs with the assist of the Solar Panels, to the cost of using the heater box alon...

Posted by dean c Oct. 16, 2019 Concept and design 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?

Can tubing for a ground source heat pump be put under a slab on grade prefab form foundation kit to extract winter heat? We generally recommend people check wit...

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

How well do Legalett slab on grade floor forms work?

...radiant heating, you can get a quote here.  1) What are some potential issues with the approach? None really. In certain cases this system can be more expensive...

Posted by Steve Sykes Aug. 18, 2019 Slab on Grade 3 responses

Can I use an old patio door thermal pane as the cover for a solar air heater?

...radiant heat delivery. Since you are building this yourself I assume you have building skills and ingenuity, so I just wanted to pitch you the idea of somehow i...

Posted by Fred Miller May 20, 2019 Solar thermal collectors 1 response

Would you recommend Legalett over water radiant floor heat for a backyard studio in Toronto?

...radiant floor heating, or the air system that Legalett uses. I am also wondering how much rebar should be in a slab on grade floor and if it's okay to have the ...

Posted by Christine Pountney May 2, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

...radiant cooling advanced enough to be a viable, cost effective option for an average 2300 sq ft residential house? Hydronic radiant cooling can be done, but we ...

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

Are there any updates on the progress of the second demonstration house?

I am most curious about the effectiveness of the air tube floor heating system. The house is now standing, it is the first house built of our new prefab modular...

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Solar thermal collectors 2 responses

Should I replace my geothermal system with a gas boiler?

...heating in basement, geothermal heating (closed loop, 6 wells 200 ft deep), triple E argon windows, R50 attic insulation, etc. However, the coax coil in the geo...

Posted by Lawrence Brusnyk Oct. 31, 2018 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 1 response

What flooring options work with a passive solar design?

...heating – Passive solar heating - how to warm your home with the sun Even if you put a floor covering on a concrete slab floor, you will still get the temperatu...

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

We want to build a solarium in Ontario, what do you think of heating it with a radiant floor and wood stove?

...radiant floor page, this design has a lot of thermal mass which would be great for balancing heat. we also have a guide on installing a hydronic radiant heating...

Posted by Deanna Zavattin-Tortolo Feb. 18, 2020 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response

What infloor radiant heating would you use in a corewood home design?

...radiant floor heating systems – A comeback for radiant floors heated with air tubes Installing an electric wire radiant floor is something we have not yet done ...

Posted by John Yoho Feb. 6, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

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

...heating bills?  

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 type of wood can be installed on a radiant floor?

...radiant floor heating on all three levels as our main heat source. We don’t want ceramic or polished concrete, is there a particular type of wood that works bes...

Posted by Colleen Blak Dec. 11, 2017 Flooring and stairs 1 response
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