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   David_Ellsworth | Apr 22, 1999 02:23am | #1

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   Anyone have information on a radiant heating system which involves wood floor tiles(with slots for water pipes)that are applied directly onto the
   existing floor surface, rather than from below the joists? Thanks in advance,
   David:

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   Guest_ | Apr 22, 1999 02:23am | #2

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   Check out Stadler's Climate Panel System at (www.radiant-floorheating.com). Wirsbo just sent me some info on a similiar system they now sell called the "Quick Track System". It is a system of slotted wood panels with built in aluminum fins for above the subfloor installation. It uses 5/16" PEX (smaller than normal tubing - ? if this is a disadvantage). It is made more for retrofit applications where concrete or gypcrete is not practical although there are those that believe it is a good system for new construction also. The advantage is that it has a faster responce time (less flywheel effect with varying outside temps). I suspect it also has better thermal conduction than an under the subfloor installation. I was less enthused when I saw the price. It is almost the same price as gypcrete.