Contractor Magazine

MARCH 10, 2016

Radiant heating has an outstanding pedigree of design advantages that capitalize on sustainability, unparalleled comfort, increased efficiency, improved indoor air quality, and a host of other advantages over alternative types of heating. read more.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2021

Homeowners knew exactly the level of comfort the REHAU radiant system would provide.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Veteran pipefitter Justin Johnson chooses Wirsbo hePEX™ and Uponor AquaPEX® to boost the health, comfort, and energy efficiency of his new home.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2015

How well do you know the ins and outs of radiant heating and cooling? Take our quiz and find out -- you could win a $25 gift card! read more.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 3, 2013

Prior to the introduction of radiant floor heating systems, many people in the world had the opportunity to experience the comfort and health benefits associated with other alternative radiant heating systems. Remember those big cast-iron steam radiators that grandma and grandpa used to have in their house?

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2015

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) will hold a one-day “Basics of Radiant Heating and Cooling” presentation on Thursday, Oct. read more.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 29, 2020

The post Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2012

John Abularrage, Advanced Radiant Design Inc., One week he was in Providence serving on the advisory committee of the ACCA group and presenting a seminar on radiant heating and floor coverings. is a perfect example of the collegiality that should exist between the two groups.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Uponor North America (Uponor) is launching a new Stainless-steel Manifold targeted for residential and commercial radiant heating and cooling applications. Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the manifold is available in 1" and 1¼" sizes in 2 through 8, 10 and 12 loop configurations. Exclude Content: Yes.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Through this partnership, Gold Heat will help HomeAid provide safe and dignified housing and heated flooring to those in need, including individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness, youth who have aged out of foster care, veterans, and victims of natural disasters. That's why we are honored to team up with HomeAid.

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Green Home Design Architect

MAY 28, 2009

Many energy efficient home designs include radiant floor heat. Two types of radiant heat are available: 1) in-floor (most popular); and 2) wall or ceiling radiant panels. In-floor radiant heat: In-floor radiant heat is by far the most common kind of radiant systems used.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2013

This is my second column in a series of articles about radiant ceiling heating and cooling systems. My next experience with radiant ceilings was an artistic radiator that I built and installed in my home office basement. It was similar to a panel radiator, except that it was completely made of copper.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

How Geothermal and Radiant Heat can Save Money and be More Comfortable. I am going to focus on what is the most prevalent “alternative” system for homes: geothermal and radiant heating systems. At this point you may be thinking, “What is a geothermal heating system?” A Guide to States with No Building Codes.

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Green Home Design Architect

MAY 26, 2009

Radiant floor heating systems are one of the most energy efficient methods of radiant heat available. Each of the three types of radiant floor heat (electric, air, and water) can be installed using either a “wet” or “dry” installation method. Concrete slab floors have a high heat storage capacity.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The many different methods of wood flooring failure have been well documented.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The new NWFA standard calls out the need for in-floor or under-floor data loggers.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The system, named after engineer Felix Trombe, combines glass and a dark, heat-absorbing material to conduct heat slowly into the house. Solar heat passes through the glass, is absorbed by the thermal mass wall, and then slowly releases into the home. Jacques Michel’s first Trombe Wall house in Odeillo.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

E648-17A– Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source. Class II–Critical radiant flux of not less than 0.22 E108-17– Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. NFPA 101 Chapter 10 (Interior Finish, Contents, and Furnishings; Sections 10.2.3.3

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 3, 2016

The hospital’s elevated helicopter pad is 34 feet off the ground and measures 7,200-sq.ft. more than 3,000-sq.ft. larger than the hospital’s old helipad. read more.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Research shows that, even in cloudy areas, a large chunk of our heating needs could be met with a few well-positioned (and well-managed) skylights. I’ve been interested in passive solar heating for quite a number of years, but we live in a cloudy climate. If you’re off by 10 degrees plus or minus, that’s not so bad.

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2018

Since 2004, SAFTI FIRST has been writing articles aimed to educate building officials, designers, glazing contractors and the public on the two types of fire rated glazing products based on performance: fire protective , which meant it blocked smoke and flames only and met NFPA 252/257, or fire resistive , which meant it blocked smoke, flames and met (..)

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 11, 2018

Lions and Tigers and Chinese Alligators, Oh My!

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Sometimes, putting radiant tubing in the floor is not always the best installation for every radiant heating application.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 8, 2016

Lapp Plumbing & Heating is located in Bird-In-Hand, Pa.; dead center of Amish Country. Here, a connection to utility lines is often considered a luxury. read more.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 9, 2016

In June of 2014, just east of Pueblo, work began on a 2,600-sq.ft, ranch-style home perched on a bluff overlooking the Arkansas River. The client was familiar with Triple AAA’s work and requested them. read more.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2013

As I pointed out in my last article, there are many different ways to deliver radiant comfort without having to utilize the floors. Eatherton Radiant'

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Pro Builder

MARCH 11, 2021

more than expected, and heated floors or radiant heat — to warm your feet on a cold bathroom floor — were associated with a 3.2% Outside the kitchen, listings that mentioned “curbless” — for showers flush with the bathroom floor — fetched 3.6% Modern farmhouse” styles also brought in about 3.6% sale price premium. .

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BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

LP TechShield Radiant Barrier is one of a number of LP products to have its environmental product declaration verified by ASTM. Premium options pair all the benefits of traditional OSB with additional performance capabilities to enhance resistance against common elements like moisture, heat, fire, and air.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This week's gallery focuses on digital radiant floor heating controls; a tool accessory storage system; a water flow sensor requiring only cellular service; a truck ramp package to load large equipment; remote monitoring apps for process systems; and advanced water flow monitoring and analytics.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 12, 2018

The 1-hour seminars provide an introduction to design and installation of PEXa piping in plumbing, radiant cooling, radiant heating, geothermal and snow and ice melting applications.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Through its use of photovoltaic panels, water harvesting to irrigate the landscape, radiant floor heating, and geothermal heating and cooling, Toyota of Corvallis, in Corvallis, Ore., is looking to become the first net zero energy auto dealership in the world.

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 18, 2018

Aura Lee MacPherson of MacPherson Engineering in Regina says they have been providing creative engineering solutions for radiant heating and cooling for all types of buildings for years through their Radiant Link system.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2013

Eatherton Hydronics Radiant' As I pointed out in my last article, the possibility of having a well-meaning volunteer drywall installer with a cordless screw gun and very sharp screws in hand gave the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and me some concern.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Custom prefabricated radiant heating and cooling mats save time and money on large projects.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The water heater’s burner can create excess radiant heat, posing a fire hazard.

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Safti First

JULY 31, 2020

The performance of ceramic as a fire protection product is also considered poor, as unwanted radiant heat from a fire is very efficiently transferred by ceramic glass. These are areas where the fire glazing must be RESISTIVE both to fire and radiant heat. This is the reason it is widely used in cooktops and fireplaces.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cross promote the application of ground source heat pump technology where it overlaps with radiant heating and cooling systems. Heating Green'

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