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Q. Why is radiant floor heating
so comfortable?
A.
A radiant floor heating system
warms bodies, objects and
floor surfaces. You feel
comfortable because radiant
floor heating keeps your feet
and the objects around you
warm – in turn keeping your
body warm.
Q. Is radiant floor heating only
for new construction?
A.
Radiant floor heating systems
can be installed in remodeling
and retrofit projects as well
as in new construction. The
type of radiant system used
would be determined by the
circumstances of construction.
Q. Will radiant floor heating
damage my hardwood floors?
A.
A low–temperature constant
circulation Viega Climate
Panel System installed by
a contractor is designed to
work safely and successfully
with wood flooring. However,
if not installed and controlled
properly, radiant heating can
harm wood floors.
Q. Is it possible to use radiant
heat over an existing slab?
A.
Radiant heat is the best way
to convert a room with a cold
slab floor into a warm, inviting
and usable space. This can
be accomplished in a couple
of different ways. The radiant
installation method of choice
is determined by the desired
finish floor surface and/
or any floor height buildup
constraints. With wood
flooring install the Climate
Panel System. For an existing
slab floor you can install the
tubing on top of it and pour
another slab right over it.
Q. Can carpet be installed over
a radiant heated floor?
A.
Yes, carpet can be installed
over a radiant heated floor.
The R-value of the rug and
pad combined should be less
than 2.5. If wall-to-wall or
plush carpeting is to be used
with an R-value above 2.5
then supplemental wall radiant
heat with Climate Panels in the
lower wall is recommended.
Area rugs leave floor space
available for the radiant heat to
do its job.
Q. Does a radiant heated house
take a long time to heat up
from a cold start?
A.
That depends on the type of
radiant system that is installed
and how cold the house is
when beginning. In general,
a Climate Panel System which
is on top of the subfloor
Viega FAQs about ProRadiant floor heating systems.
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