Many people are confused over the choice between Warmboard? and a staple up radiant heating system. This article should help to set you straight.
A Warmboard? system combines a structural subfloor with a complex radiant panel into one straightforward radiant heating system. It?s basically a strong, broad, weather-resistant, 4' X 8' sheet of plywood, with a series of channels cut into the top plane and a thick sheet of high-grade aluminum, which is permanently bonded to each panel. The aluminum is highly conductive. In fact, it?s about 30% more conductive than most common alloys, but it also cools down quickly.
Warmboard? replaces the normal structural subfloor. It can be cut, nailed or screwed directly to your floor joists just like any conventional subfloor. View the rest of this article
Sunday, November 4, 2007
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