Radiant Floor Heating

Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com

by Kathy Maynard, reprinted courtesy of ServiceMagic.com

Q: Which is the right cushion to put under radiant floor heating?

A: The denser, thinner pads such as a slab rubber or waffle rubber pad, without clay fillers, are considered the best choice among pads for use with radiant floor heating systems.

The lighter, less dense pads, such as bonded urethane and prime urethane, are usually too high in R-value to be a good choice because they inhibit the heat from passing through the cushion into the room, reducing your system's efficiency. For example, Treadmor by Sponge Cushion is a quality pad that performs well with radiant heating.

This information is brought to you by John Fantauzzi, Product Manager of Plasco Manufacturing Ltd. in Elk River, MN.

To find radiant floor heating specialists to consult, collect bids from and hire, please visit ServiceMagic.com, type "Install a Radiant Floor Heating System" into the search box, submit a service request, and let us match you with the ideal service professionals in your area.

Kathy Maynard

-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic