Denver residents are discovering the superb comfort and convenience of radiant floor heating systems. With its uniquely rich warmth, energy efficiency and maintenance-free operation, radiant floor heat is rapidly gaining popularity among homeowners in Colorado and throughout the U.S. The systems can be used as the primary heating source, or as many Denver homeowners prefer, as a supplement to the home’s existing heating source.
Two different technologies are used to produce radiant heated floors: Hydronic and electric. Hydronic systems are water-based systems. They feature flexible tubing that is used to carry specially treated water that has been heated by a boiler. A series of pumps circulate the heated water through the closed loop of PEX tubing.
In addition to offering hydronic systems, Warmzone carries the industry’s most popular electric floor heating systems. Electric heated floors use thin heating elements that are usually installed on the subfloor, directly under the surface of the floor. However, in addition to heating elements that are installed over the subfloor (new construction or remodeling), Warmzone® also carries systems that can be installed to heat existing floors. If you can access the floor joists from below, you can staple up thin RetroHeat® heating elements between the floor joists and then cover it with insulation to ensure all the heat is directed up to warm the floor. This is an affordable solution that allows homeowners to enjoy radiant heat without having to tear up their current flooring.
Warmzone carries one of the largest selections of the industry’s most trusted electric floor heating systems. Some of the most popular floor warming systems are listed below:
The popular ComfortTile radiant heat system features thin heat resistance cable that is commonly used to heat a wide variety of floor surfaces, including tile, marble, slate, laminates, hardwood, and even carpet. The cable carries one of the industry’s best warranties (25 years) and is also used with other systems such as the Prodeso® underlayment membrane.
The twin-conductor heating cable is available in mats or off the spool. The mats consist of heat cable that is pre-spaced and secured to a flexible mat with an adhesive backing that can be conveniently secured to the subfloor. The mats make installation quick and simple, and ensure that the cable is properly spaced. Each mat is pre-terminated for use with 120 and 240V, and heats an area 24-inches wide.
The individual cable is ideal for installing in small, custom shaped areas. Cable “strapping” is provided with the system so that the cable can be spaced and secured to the subfloor. The floor heating cable has ground fault (GFCI) protection and emits no measurable electromagnetic fields (EMF). ComfortTile floor heating systems come complete with a GFCI protected thermostat. All sizes and adjustments of cable spacing and coverage can be made onsite.
FilmHeat is a unique floor heating system that features a heating element thinner than a credit card (0.016-inch thick) that provides moderate, regulated warmth for floating floors without the need for mortar. The heating element is particularly well suited for laminate surfaces. Because the element is so thin, it results in no floor buildup, and can be easily cut onsite. The FilmHeat floor heating system is easy to install and has proven to be a favorite among homeowners. FilmHeat is the most recommended solution for heating floating floors. The system consists of connection materials and an advanced digital thermostat that includes a 16-amp GFCI breaker and floor sensor for accurate programming.
The RetroHeat floor heating system utilizes a thin "film" heating element, similar to FilmHeat, that can be installed between the floor joists to heat existing floors. After the heating element is stapled up between the joists, batt insulation is installed over the heating element to direct all of the heat upward to efficiently warm the floor. The RetroHeat system offers homeowners an affordable solution for heating floors without undergoing any major remodeling. The thin, flexible panels can be cut to their proper length onsite, and can be used to effectively warm a variety of floor types, including tile, hardwood, laminates and even carpeted flooring.
The In-Slab heat cable is designed for the rigorous demands of installation in concrete slabs. The heat cable is thicker than most, but provides a very effective and efficient means for heating basement floors and concrete slabs. The cable has a protective metallic shield and is waterproof, so it is safe for use in both wet and dry applications.
Concrete slabs provide a very efficient means for heating floors. The concrete retains warmth well after the heating system has been turned off, so the In-Slab floor heating system is a particularly effective, energy-efficient option for heating basement floors. The cable carries a 10-year warranty.
FoilHeat features thin fluoropolymer insulated heating cables that are sandwiched between two layers of specially reinforced aluminum foil. This system is primarily used for heating laminate, engineered wood, glued hardwood and other floating floors. The advantages touted by FoilHeat include ease of installation, rapid response time, and uniform heating.
State-of-the-art radiant heat thermostats are also offered with Warmzone’s industry-leading radiant heat solutions. The advanced thermostats range from simple on/off controllers to smart, programmable TOUCH and TOUCH Wi-Fi thermostats (with 7-day programmability). These thermostats provide precise control and energy efficient operation.
The low-voltage FloorHeat STEP system features a thin, innovative polymer heating panel that is often recommended for heating hardwood floors. The self-regulating, semi-conductive heating panels are also used to heat carpet and laminate floors. FloorHeat STEP heating panels are available in widths of 12 and 9 inches, and can be cut onsite. Installers can even nail or staple through the heating elements. The durability and versatility of the heating panels facilitate quick, simple installation and efficient, evenly distributed warmth for your floors.
In addition to providing free installation training, technical support, and professional system design services, Warmzone also maintains a network of radiant floor heating installers in the Denver area. This way we may be able to recommend an experienced, favorably reviewed installer to you to install your floor heating system. For more information about the many radiant floor heating options available, call us today at 888.488.9276.
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