There’s more to radiant heat than superior comfort. Radiant heated floors provide the most energy-efficient means for heating homes today. The heating element is embedded under the flooring, and when installed correctly there is virtually no heat loss, so over 99 percent of the energy is converted directly into heat.
Most radiant floor heating systems utilize thin heat-resistance cable, but several other types of heating elements are also used. (Unlike most providers that offer just one type of floor heating system, Warmzone® carries a vast selection of industry-leading floor heating systems. This is important because each floor is different, and homeowners need to have the options to ensure that they find a radiant heat solution that is designed specifically for heating their types of floors. Some of the systems offered by Warmzone are outlined below:
ComfortTile®: As a popular industry-leading floor heating solution, ComfortTile heated floor systems feature a proven heat cable that is available in individual lengths off the spool, or in convenient mats. The floor heating mats consist of the thin, twin-conductor cable, pre-spaced on a flexible mesh backing. This allows quick, easy installation. The mats have an adhesive backing so that they can be secured to the subfloor during the installation. The convenience of the mats speeds up the installation, and ensures proper cable spacing. For intricate or custom shaped areas and rooms, the cable in individual lengths off the spool offers greater flexibility. The pre-terminated cable can be installed to heat just about any area, under virtually any type of flooring, and is especially well-suited for heating tile and stone floors. The cable boasts an impressive 25-year warranty.
Prodeso® Floor Heating Membrane: Recently added to Warmzone’s vast offering of industry-leading products, the Prodeso system is an advanced membrane underlayment with pre-engineered channels for the heat cable. Designed for heating floors without expansion joints in the screed, the flexible membrane is about ¼-inch thick and can be installed over the entire subfloor as an uncoupling, crack isolating and waterproofing membrane. Heat cable is then channeled through the pre-engineered grooves within the membrane, assuring proper cable spacing and quick, easy installation.
FilmHeat™ Heating Panels for Heating Floating Floors: This unique floor heating system features an innovative heating element that is almost paper-thin (0.016-inches). Despite its thin construction, the system is very effective for heating a variety of floating floors, including laminate, wood, LVT, bamboo, etc. The FilmHeat panels are affordable and provide efficient heat for warming floating floors. The FilmHeat floor heating system carries a generous 25-year warranty.
In-Slab™ Heat Cable for Heating Concrete Slabs: The rugged heat cable of the In-Slab floor heating system is designed for installation within the concrete slab. This is not only a very affordable system, but also remarkably efficient. During the concrete slab preparation, the heat cable is secured to the re-mesh and then the concrete is poured. The concrete slab efficiently stores and distributes the cable’s heat evenly throughout the intended area. Most flooring can then be installed over the concrete, including hardwood, carpet, tile, and more. Because of the concrete’s thermal properties, the In-Slab floor heating system is one of the most efficient floor heating systems available. In-Slab heat cable carries a 10-year manufacturer warranty.
RetroHeat® Film Heating Panels for Heating Existing Floors: The RetroHeat floor heating system offers homeowners an affordable solution for heating existing floors. The heating element consists of thin panels (just 0.016-inch thick) that are stapled up between the floor joists. (To install the RetroHeat floor heating system, you must be able to access your floors from below, either through a crawl space or basement.) This is an excellent option for heating floors without having to undergo any major remodeling. The system can be installed to effectively heat a variety of floor types. For more details about the RetroHeat system, please call Warmzone today (888.488.9276).
Warmzone also carries several other proven floor heating systems, including the FoilHeat™ system and the low-voltage FloorHeat STEP® system. The thin, low-voltage heating panel is a popular option for heating hardwood floors. Warmzone also offers hydronic (water-based) floor heating systems.
Warmzone’s programmable thermostat features the most advanced thermostat on the market. The radiant floor heating system can be programmed to accommodate your family’s schedule. You can heat the floors just before you get up and then have the system activate once again just before you get home. The touchscreen controller (with or without WiFi) includes a clock function that allows you to set four events per day as well as weekday and weekend settings. The programmable feature allows you to efficiently use the radiant heat system precisely when you need. You can also temporarily change the temperature for a single event with the programmable thermostat. Afterwards the system will return to the programmed schedule.
Madison residents have a large selection of floor heating systems to choose from. To learn more about these systems and what your best options are, call and talk with a friendly floor heating expert today at 888.488.9276.
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