Product Questions
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What is FloorHeat?
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FloorHeat
is a thin, flexible, yet
very durable self-regulating polymer heating
element. It is
used to provide radiant
floor heat for all types floor
surfaces, and comes in a roll (9
and 12-inches wide), and can be cut to the
desired length and field-wired
on site.
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Does it
require any floor buildup
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No.
FloorHeat
radiant heat systems are
virtually "paper thin," so no floor buildup
or
construction alteration is
required. This is not the case with
other types of radiant heat systems.
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Q:
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Does FloorHeat
use a
thermostat? How is it activated
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Each radiant heat
system uses a sleek, programmable
thermostat. The thermostat can
be programmed to measure
floor temperature or air
temperature, or it can be set to be on at desired times.
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Q:
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How does
FloorHeat
and radiant heat affect
hardwood flooring
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A:
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FloorHeat
is an ideal system
for heating
under hardwood
floorsbecause of its low profile and
"no-buildup" characteristics. FloorHeat is
installed under the hardwood
flooring and nails can be used to secure it
to the floor without causing any
damage to the system. The low-voltage
system produces evenly distributed heat that
has no negative effects on
hardwood floors
or any other type
of flooring. (Click here for more info:
Heating
under hardwood floors.)
FloorHeat
is also an excellent system for
heating under carpet, and can be installed
directly under the carpet pad.
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Q:
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What if I
want to heat my existing floor? Can
I still use your floor warming system
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Yes. The RetroHeat
system and FloorHeat
system installs under
existing floors in between floor joists.
Both systems consist of panels
that staple to the sides of the floor
joists. If you have access to
underneath the existing floor, you can
install our our RetroHeat
system or
the 9-inch rolls of FloorHeat
into the floor
joist. After insulation is installed,
the system forces heat up
through the floors, warming the floor above.
The system can be enough to heat
an entire room, depending on the amount of
heat required to heat the room.
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Q:
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How long
is the warranty
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FloorHeat
comes with an industry
leading 20-year manufacturer's warranty.
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Q:
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How long
has FloorHeat been in use
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A:
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FloorHeat
was first used over 29
years ago. Since then, thousands of FloorHeat
systems
have been sold worldwide and are
still working perfectly.
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Installation Questions
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Q:
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How is
FloorHeat
secured to
the floor
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FloorHeat
is extremely durable. With
a wood subfloor, the FloorHeat
can be directly
nailed or stapled through. With
a concrete subfloor, the FloorHeat
can be glued down.
Whoever is installing
the flooring on the FloorHeat
can do so as if
the FloorHeat were not even there.
A plastic lathe (not
metal lathe) should be
used when using tile on top of the FloorHeat.
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Q:
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What
kind of floor can I put over FloorHeat
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Virtually any floor
surface can be installed directly over the
FloorHeat
radiant heat
system, including tile,
slate, marble, hardwood, and carpet. |
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Q:
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Can I use
FloorHeat
under a metal roof?
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A:
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Warmzone offers
RoofHeat for roof deicing and gutter
melt. It is essentially the same
quality heating element as
FloorHeat and is the best
solution for discreet roof
heating systems.
Warmzone also offers several
other roof
heating and gutter melt solutions.
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Design Questions
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Q:
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Does
Warmzone provide detailed layouts
for purchased systems?
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Yes. Warmzone
provides detailed
layouts for
most systems at the price of $0.35 per
square foot. (This price is
subject to change. Please call
888.488.9276 for more information.) |
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