judyorloff
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| 07/09/2006 12:55 AM |
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We live in San Francisco and are considering Warmboard for a room that's 15x25. Any idea on the range of cost to heat this room would be appreciated. Three walls are insulated, the fourth is glass. Ceiling is 8'.
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| 07/09/2006 6:15 PM |
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Lots of issues not mentionned -- room on ground floor with earth under?, direction of glass -- sun heated room? -- doors to isolate from other rooms or will heat escape typically up stairwells?, extent of insulation? Radiant only reduces costs if you set a lower room temperature or insulate better when installing . It is more of a comfort thing than a $ saver
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| 07/09/2006 6:49 PM |
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| Thanks for the response. The room is north facing ground floor with one small adjacent room of 9'x13'. Plywood subfloor on 2x4 floor joists over concrete slab. Well insulated (R-19)except one wall of virtually all glass facing north. No stairwells. Gas wall heat is also available. We mainly want a warmer floor. |
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NRT.Rob
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| 07/10/2006 11:44 AM |
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as I just posted in another thread; small area without an existing hydronic system, I would consider electric mats instead of a hydronic system. Much more economical.
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judyorloff
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| 07/11/2006 12:17 AM |
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Thanks NRT.Rob. Can you recommend an electric mat product or products and suppliers?
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NRT.Rob
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| 07/11/2006 10:42 AM |
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Sorry, I can't really. I don't work with electric systems at all, personally, so I'm not qualified to guide you there. We're wetheads through and through. I know, we'll have to get over that some day!
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