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Alternative-Heating-Info.com
Infloor Radiant Hydronic Heating Systems
Infloor radiant hydronic heating systems are low-mass, modular board underlayment
systems. Instead of embedding the hot water tubing in concrete, it's laid in the
grooves of pre-cut wood panels. The low thermal mass of wood, as opposed to
concrete, allows for faster heat up times and is more responsive to on-demand
heating. Modular infloor heating is ideal for remodeling or new construction projects.
The tongue and groove panels come in various sizes and configurations to fit different
floor plans and can be sawed to fit where necessary.
Many types of modular systems are now available. One is the InfloorBoard modular
radiant heat system. The InfloorBoard modular panels are constructed of 5/8" thick
composite board covered with aluminum to help spread the heat evenly across the
floor.
systems. Instead of embedding the hot water tubing in concrete, it's laid in the
grooves of pre-cut wood panels. The low thermal mass of wood, as opposed to
concrete, allows for faster heat up times and is more responsive to on-demand
heating. Modular infloor heating is ideal for remodeling or new construction projects.
The tongue and groove panels come in various sizes and configurations to fit different
floor plans and can be sawed to fit where necessary.
Many types of modular systems are now available. One is the InfloorBoard modular
radiant heat system. The InfloorBoard modular panels are constructed of 5/8" thick
composite board covered with aluminum to help spread the heat evenly across the
floor.
The low profile, 1/2" thick panels are not intended for
structural use as sub-flooring, but rather as a retro-fit over
the existing subfloor. IB is typically glued, and then screwed
or stapled to the wood subfloor.
PEX tubing, which circulates the heated water, is snapped
into pre-cut grooves in the panels as shown. The heat
radiates from the tubing to the wood and aluminum covered
modules.
structural use as sub-flooring, but rather as a retro-fit over
the existing subfloor. IB is typically glued, and then screwed
or stapled to the wood subfloor.
PEX tubing, which circulates the heated water, is snapped
into pre-cut grooves in the panels as shown. The heat
radiates from the tubing to the wood and aluminum covered
modules.
| InfloorBoard Modules |
The name PEX is an abbreviation for "polyethylene crosslinked" tubing and is the
industry standard for infloor heating applications. PEX tubing is manufactured in
various diameters with or without an aluminum core depending on the application.
Aluminum cored Pex, or Pex-Al-Pex, is popular for its thermal memory. In other words,
when you bend it, it stays bent.
industry standard for infloor heating applications. PEX tubing is manufactured in
various diameters with or without an aluminum core depending on the application.
Aluminum cored Pex, or Pex-Al-Pex, is popular for its thermal memory. In other words,
when you bend it, it stays bent.
| WarmBoard Modules |
A second type of infloor radiant hydronic system is sold
under the WarmBoard (WB) trademark. WB is the only
radiant heat panel that doubles as a structural subfloor.
The same labor required to install the subfloor also installs
the radiant heat panels of the radiant hydronic heating
system.
under the WarmBoard (WB) trademark. WB is the only
radiant heat panel that doubles as a structural subfloor.
The same labor required to install the subfloor also installs
the radiant heat panels of the radiant hydronic heating
system.
Both types of infloor systems can be covered with hardwood, tile or carpeting. If
carpet is your choice, all radiant systems work best with a slab foam rubber carpet
pad (SFRP). Apart from having excellent heat transfer characteristics, SFRP is a
superior cushion for carpeting.
Most licensed carpenters and plumbers should possess the necessary skills to install
an infloor type radiant hydronic heating system. If you can't find an experienced
installer, the manufacturers of infloor systems are more than willing to provide
technical assistance.
carpet is your choice, all radiant systems work best with a slab foam rubber carpet
pad (SFRP). Apart from having excellent heat transfer characteristics, SFRP is a
superior cushion for carpeting.
Most licensed carpenters and plumbers should possess the necessary skills to install
an infloor type radiant hydronic heating system. If you can't find an experienced
installer, the manufacturers of infloor systems are more than willing to provide
technical assistance.
