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InfloorBoard Radiant Floor Heating Product Details

Why InfloorBoard Works So Well

Non-structural InfloorBoard (previously ThermalBoard) is designed specifically for subfloor applications. It is constructed of dense composite board covered with aluminum that spreads the heat evenly and quickly. InfloorBoard heats rapidly and is easy to control with setback thermostats for maximum energy efficiency. It contains just enough thermal mass to be effective, but not so much that it's difficult to control. No other hydronic product combines the performance, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness of InfloorBoard. Learn about the installation process for InfloorBoard.

InfloorBoard System Components

There are 3 different modular boards that are used when installing the InfloorBoard system: straight piece, combo end, and utility end. The specifications for these board are as follows:

Dimensions: Each board is 16"x48"x5/8"

Square Footage: 5.333 sq. ft. per board

Weight: Approximately 2.5 pounds per sq. ft. 13.3 pounds per board

Common Product Mix: Straight, 70%; Combo End, 15%; Utility End, 15%

InfloorBoard is typically glued and screwed or stapled to a wood subfloor or glued to cement. Then PEX pipe, which will carry warm water, is snapped into the groove. Heat is transferred from the pipe to the aluminum and the board. InfloorBoard is manufactured from MDF (medium density fiberboard) or dense OSB (oriented strand board), which are relatively conductive wood products weighing 44-50 lbs. per cubic foot. The board is grooved and then laminated with a top layer of highly conductive aluminum to efficiently disperse and transfer heat away from the groove to the surface area of the whole board.

Putting the Puzzle Together

As with any radiant heating system installation, the first step is to obtain a quality design and layout. This can be particularly important for first-time installers. This, however, is taken care of for you. As part of the system package, a detailed InfloorBoard layout showing board placement and tubing circuits is included. Designs are professionally done by the National Radiant Design Center (NRDC). The layout designs provided are professional CAD drawings of the proper panel combinations to accept the PEX radiant tubing.

These professional AutoCAD designs make the installation of the InfloorBoard that much easier. Click on the thumbnail to the right to view a larger image of an InfloorBoard layout design.

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