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Can Warmboard be installed over concrete?
Warmboard–R is typically installed over concrete or subfloor, though is also used in walls and ceilings. Non-aluminum filler panels are also available. Warmboard panels are but one component in a complete radiant system.
Is radiant energy cheap or expensive?
Like any type of electric heat, radiant panels can be expensive to operate, but they can provide supplemental heating in some rooms or can provide heat to a home addition when extending the conventional heating system is impractical.
How thick is Warmboard?
1 1/8″
Warmboard-S is a structural radiant panel that is 1 1/8″ thick, made of Douglas Fir 7 ply plywood, and is sold in full-faced tongue and groove 4′ x 8′ sheets. Warmboard-R is a radiant panel that is 13/16″ thick, made of aspen and pine-oriented strand board (OSB) and is sold in square edged 2’x 4′ panels.
How much does warmboard cost per square foot?
With Warmboard, or any radiant solution, the total cost, including all materials and labor, is between $10-$15 per square foot installed. Warmboard itself is about half that. Click to see full answer Also to know is, can Warmboard be installed over concrete?
Which is more expensive warmboard or radiant system?
Compared to other radiant systems, Warmboard is among the more expensive options, just as any luxury good costs more than a lower grade choice. However, while Warmboard has a higher product cost, it also has much lower labor and material costs.
Are there any downsides to using warmboard?
The warmboard uses aluminum on the bottom UNDER the plywood and loses in passing the heat thru the ply. Everything that I’ve seen shows the aluminum on the top of the panel. Other than cost, the biggest downside that I see is if it gets wet, it would be very slick.
What’s the difference between warmboard’s and warmboard R?
Warmboard-R is a radiant panel that is 13/16″ thick, made of aspen and pine-oriented strand board (OSB) and is sold in square edged 2’x 4′ panels. Warmboard-S is typically used in new construction, while Warmboard-R is most commonly used in remodels.