Radiant floor heating systems provide homes in Rochester, New York with efficient, luxurious warmth that has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. A variety of heated floor systems are available, each offering specific characteristics to make them most beneficial for specific types of flooring. Warmzone® carries one of the largest selections of the most proven floor heating systems available. Unlike some providers that try to pressure customers into purchasing the one system that they offer, Warmzone carries a vast selection of the industry's most proven radiant floor heating systems. This way, customers are matched with the system that is best for their specific needs.
Floor Heating Cable – The two most popular floor heating cable systems are ComfortTile® and In-Slab™ heating systems. Though both of these floor heating systems are trusted industry leaders, they also feature some significant differences.
ComfortTile is our most popular floor heating solution and a well-established industry leader. The versatile floor heating cable is rugged, yet thin, and is available in lengths off the spool or pre-spaced in mats with an adhesive backing. Because the cable is only about 1/8-inch in diameter it results in very little floor buildup. ComfortTile is ideal for heating tile and stone floors, but is also commonly used to heat laminate flooring as well.
ComfortTile floor heating cable is also the cable of choice to be used with the Prodeso® Membrane floor heating system. The polypropylene uncoupling and waterproofing membrane is laid out over the subfloor, and the ComfortTile heat cable is routed in the pre-engineered channels, ensuring the ideal cable spacing for the system. The Prodeso system is especially beneficial when installing radiant heat in difficult subfloors without movement or expansion joints in the screed. The membrane is only ¼-inch (5.5mm) in height and has square shaped reliefs with rounded corners that form the channels for the heat cable. ComfortTile cable is the go-to cable for a wide variety of floor heating applications.
In-Slab heat cable is designed for installations in concrete slabs, making this system an excellent choce for heating basement and ground level floors. To withstand the demands of concrete pours, the cable is thicker than the ComfortTile cable. The heat cable is secured to remesh and then the concrete slab is poured over the cable. Ideally, the cable should be positioned about 2-inches from the surface of the floor. The convenient design, versatility and rugged construction of the electric radiant heat cable make it an affordable, dependable favorite among homeowners and commercial construction professionals alike who are looking to heat concrete slabs.
The In-Slab floor heating system consists of a twin-conductor, single-point connection heat cable. The resistance-heating element is insulated with ETFE with a high dielectric strength. A metallic sheath is provided to give additional mechanical strength and provide a ground path. A final outer jacket of polyolefin is provided for corrosion protection and durability. Heating concrete slabs is a highly effective and efficient way to warm floors and homes.
The remarkable FilmHeat floor heating system consists of a heating element that is thinner than a credit card. The flexible panels are just 0.016-inch thick, and provide an ideal way to heat virtually all types of floating floors. The FilmHeat system consists of connection materials and an advanced digital thermostat that includes a 16-amp GFCI breaker and floor sensor for accurate programming. Installing the FilmHeat system requires no floor buildup and is one of the best values for heating laminate and floating floors. The heating panels are cut to their proper length onsite and then secured to the subfloor. The electrical connections are then completed by the electrician and the laminate / floating floor is installed directly over the panels.
Another type of "film heating" element, known as RetroHeat® is also available. This system features the same type of thin heating panels, but they are designed to heat existing floors. The panels are stapled up between the floor joists, then batt insulation is placed over the element to direct all of the heat upward to warm the existing floor. This is perhaps the most affordable and efficient way to add radiant heat to an existing floor. The RetroHeat system can be used to heat a wide variety of floor types, and carries a 25-year manufacturer warranty. To install the RetroHeat system, you just need to have access to the floor joists, either through the basement or a crawl space.
Low-voltage polymer heating elements are also available from Warmzone. These thin, self-regulating semi-conductive polyethylene heating elements are effective for warming hardwood and laminate floors. The flexible heating panels require virtually no floor buildup, and provide safe, even warmth across the floor. The heating panel can be rolled out for simple installation and is designed to provide safe warmth from under a variety of floor types. The innovative system also includes an advanced thermostat and step-down transformer(s).
During installation the 12-inch wide heating element can be nailed and stapled through, facilitating a quick installation. FloorHeat STEP’s self-regulating properties, prevent the heating element from overheating, making it well suited for heating hardwood floors. The versatile low-voltage heating element is also commonly used for roof de-icing applications, installed directly under roof shingles. Low-voltage FloorHeat STEP is available for 120V, 208V or 240V systems, and comes with a 20-year manufacturer warranty.
Another proven solution for heating engineered wood and other floating floors is the FoilHeat™ system. This radiant heating system features fluoropolymer insulated heating cables that are sandwiched between two layers of specially reinforced sheets of aluminum. Warmzone offers one of the largest selections of radiant floor heating systems in the industry, so call us today.
In addition to the most trusted floor heating elements in the industry, Warmzone also provides the latest in thermostats and sensors - as well as free installation training, system design, and technical support. For more information about heating floors in the Rochester area, call and talk with a radiant heating expert today at 888.488.9276. A friendly floor heating expert will be happy to answer any questions you may have or review the best solutions for heating your home.
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