Hydronic Applications and Solutions

In Concrete Hydronic systems can be very easily and inexpensively installed in a concrete slab.  If you are pouring a slab to serve as your subfloor, you can easily embed hydronic heating tubing into the slab.  The tubing is simply attached to the reinforcement grid and the slab is poured.  Essential to an in-slab hydronic radiant heat installation is a high quality slab insulation.  One of the best options to solve this problem is Insul-Tarp.  For more information, see the Insul-Tarp Brochure.

In Gypcrete One of the most effective and efficient ways to heat your floors utilizing hydronic radiant heat is to pour a thin slab of lightweight concrete (i.e. - gypcrete) over your subfloor, embedding your tubing and then installing your flooring over the top.  This type of system is very efficient and combines a substantial thermal mass with a relatively quick response time.

Under Subfloor One of the least expensive ways to install hydronic radiant heat is to attach it to the underside of the existing subfloor.  Infloor Radiant Trak Emission Plates are screwed into the subfloor and then tubing is snapped into the plates.  This type of installation is not as efficient as above-subfloor applications, but is less expensive and is very well suited for renovations and limited budgets.  For more information, see the Radiant Trak Brochure.

Warmboard A Warmboard® system one of the best ways to provide even, responsive, energy efficient radiant heat. Warmboard is the only radiant heat panel that is also a structural subfloor. Simple installation, faster response times and no restrictions on floor coverings all add up to unparalleled performance and efficiency. To find out more call toll free 1-877-338-5493 or visit www.warmboard.com
InfloorBoard InfloorBoard provides a great solution for homeowners and for renovations.  InfloorBoard is simple enough that handy homeowners can install the entire system by themselves.  It works very well for renovations and for small areas.  It also provides a hydronic radiant heat system without adding substantial weight to the structure and allows for a minimum increase in floor height, being only 5/8" thick.  For more information, see the InfloorBoard Brochure.