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Can you install ceramic tile on top of a wood floor?
If it sits over a cement floor, then no. If it is a nailed down floor, then you can, but you still have to install a cement board.
What is the best way to heat your house?
Garn WHS with radiant floor heating. simple, effective, economical.
Can you install a solid wood floor over an existing wood floor?
Absolutely, but you have to be aware that it will raise your floor level and you might have a problem with door jambs and levels of flooring from one from room to another.
Can you install hardwood on a cement floor?
Yes, it must be a glue down wood or a floating wood floor.
What is the process of a hardwood floor installation?
To install hardwood, first you need a bare floor, then you install the lined paper barrier, then you nail in the hardwood strips, sand it down, and then add a finish such as poly.
What kind of floorings can go over radiant heat?
The floor you can install on top of the radiant heat is Tile and hardwood floor.
Is radiant flooring an option if you have an existing concrete floor?
Radiant flooring is an option if one has an existing concrete floor. The radiant flooring system is installed underneath the concrete floor to heat the concrete.
How do you wire a radiant floor heat system?
To explain how to wire radiant heat floor in few words its hard but here is link to detailed step by step how to install warmwire heating floor, http://www.flooringsupplyshop.com/blog/information-for-suntouch-radiant-floor-heating/suntouch-warmwire-installation-guidelines-part-1of2/ and here is a link to the video http://www.flooringsupplyshop.com/blog/how-to-videos/suntouch-how-to-videos/
Does radiant floor heating work as well as radiant ceiling heating?
The answer is no. Radiant ceiling heating does not work as well as radiant floor heating in that heat rises so having heat in the ceiling will not be as efficient as heating in the floor.
Can radiant floor heat alone is enough heat too heat up a house by itsself?
it depends of your house. if it has more than one floor then it might not. it also depends on how many rooms has radiant floor
What is the purpose of radiant heating?
Basically, radiant heating is used for heating the indoors and outdoors. If you've ever noticed when walking on a wood floor, it can be quite cold to bare feet. With radiant heating, the coils are installed below the floor, and allows heat to rise into the floor. This keeps the floor, and room a constant temperature. To create the kind of comfort indoors on the coldest days, that one enjoys when out on a sunny beach.
About how much does radiant floor heat usually cost?
Usually the cost of radiant floor heat are about $5-$7 just for materials a square foot and a DIY approach. For a professional installation one has to count on $8 - $12 a square foot.
Where can one find reviews on Radiant floor heating systems?
The Energy government website has a very thorough article on what radiant heating systems are as well as their advantages. Garden Web has a page of customer reviews for various floor heating sytems.
How to get radiant barrier sq ft for roof decking?
If you are looking for radiant barrier by the square foot just search online for radiant barrier. I install radiant barrier and it comes from www.ecofoil.com
Is radiant floor heating recommended for the bathroom?
Radiant floor heating is an excellent choice for bathrooms. It creates more of a spa environment. They are cost efficient and have thermostat control.
Why is radiant floor heating better then central heat?
Radiant floor heat is considered by many to be better than central heat because it is much better for our environment. Another reason is that is cost less to heat your house using radiant floor heat than central heating.
Where can one find reviews on hydronic radiant floor heating?
One can find reviews on hydronic radiant floor heating from these sources: Building Green, Department of Energy, Green Building Advisor, Scientific American, Old House Web, House Needs, Back Woods Home.
