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Table of Contents Introduction Wood flooring and radiant heat compatibility Heat conductivity of wood and impact on radiant heat systems Benefits of radiant heating under wood flooring Choosing a radiant heating system for under your wood floors Getting started with your radiant floor heating project Radiant heat is a revolutionary method of heating your...

An enclosed porch can mean something different for many people. In this scenario, we’re specifically talking about a three-season room or a sunroom. Having an enclosed porch of this kind gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring, summer, and fall on cooler days and nights in a unique way…from...

Will underfloor heating work without a floor sensor? Yes, but between electrical code compliance and achieving a more efficient system, you’ll want to use one. Sometimes even the most organized installer forgets an important detail. If you forgot to install the sensor (typically placed between runs of heating wire and encased in thinset to control...

Table of Contents The thermostat does not seem to be doing anything Control shows an error code on the display Control shows a GFCI trip Floor temperature sensor isn’t working properly You need to replace your thermostat but aren’t sure what model to get The thermostat does not seem to be doing anything Check...

Electric radiant floor heating systems are generally very efficient and use as much or less energy than other heating systems. Most heated tile floors and electric floor heating systems use 12 watts per hour per square foot, meaning a 100-square-foot room would use 1200 watts in total every hour, or 300 watts LESS than...

As a first-class floor heating distributor, we only carry the most durable, well-designed electric floor heating systems available. Occasionally, heating elements are accidentally cut with tile saws or blades for clearing grout, crushed with heavy buckets of cement, or drilled through while installing drains. If this happens to you, don’t worry! Easy-to-use repair kits...

Yes, electric floor heat can be used as a primary heat source in most rooms. In fact, the average floor heating system puts out as much, if not more, heat per square foot than other heating systems. It also heats rooms more evenly than forced air heating. Done correctly, electric floor heat can heat...

What is QuietWarmth? Manufactured by MP Global Products, QuietWarmth radiant floor heating systems include film mats that combine over 30 years of unique radiant floor heating science with patented floor heating technology. Ultra-efficient QuietWarmth radiant floor heating film products safely and inexpensively warm nearly any indoor flooring area of your home: kitchen, family room,...

Drain Away Winter Weather Hazards and Protect Your Roof with Heated Downspouts and Gutters When the temperature dips below freezing, winter weather can damage your roof in the form of ice dams. But even if your roof is well ventilated and properly insulated, melt water needs a continuous path to safely drain off the roof....

WarmWire floor heating cables are similar in construction and provide heat just like SunTouch mats, but install differently and cost less. Simply place and attach the WarmWire strap to the subfloor and weave the wire back and forth between straps to create your own heated area. Cover with thin-set or self-leveling mortar and finish...