does anyone know anything about warmboard or have any experience with it? is it better than under floor systems? and how much more efficient is it?
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I'm using it in my kitchen remodel. Call the reps listed on the web site. They can give you all the information you need to decide if it is cost effective for your use.
It cuts and installs just like any sub floor. We are running the heat now in prep for the flooring and it is great.
...that's not a mistake, it's rustic
efficiency increase depends on the heat source you're using. Certainly it's the lowest temperature operation radiant system you can install today. It's also fairly expensive.
If you're asking, will it pay for itself? Well, if you are replacing a conventional subfloor with it (saving that money) and paying for labor (it's a relatively easy install), and using a heat source that can benefit from very low water temperatures.. you might save the extra investment. Or, it might let you utilize unconventional heating sources down the road if needed, even if it doesn't strictly pay for itself.
Certainly not guaranteed, but in the meantime you do have a very high performance radiant system which is pretty cool too!
There are many ways to do radiant, but if it doesn't break the budget, it's hard to go wrong with Warmboard, especially if it's early enough in the project to make it the subfloor. Of course the budget marker is different for everyone.
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