Superior Quality of Radiant Heating
With Warmboard, you will enjoy a superior quality of radiant heating. Warmboard radiant heat systems simply outperform other radiant heating panels.
High conductivity of Warmboard radiant heating means more even floor temperatures
High conductivity means thick plush carpeting, hardwood or tile is no problem
Low mass provides fast response radiant heat that is easy to control
Warmboard Explained
Warmboard combines a structural subfloor and a thermodynamically sophisticated radiant panel into one simple component of your radiant heating system. Warmboard begins with a stiff, strong, 1-1/8" thick, 4' X 8' sheet of tongue and groove, weather-resistant plywood. A modular pattern of channels is cut into the top surface. A thick sheet of aluminum is stamped to match the channel pattern and is permanently bonded to each panel.
As Warmboard is installed, the four modular panel types create an infinite variety of radiant tubing layouts to suit the needs of any home. A roll of half-inch PEX tubing (the radiant industry standard for toughness, reliability, and performance) is then easily installed into the channel to complete the hydronic circuit.
The importance of conductivity
The primary purpose of any radiant heat panel is to conduct heat to the living spaces of your home. Warmboard has been optimized for maximum conductivity, which means maximum radiant heat delivered from each drop of heated water.
The history section of this website, explains why many systems in the past have used concrete in one form or another to conduct heat. But concrete does not make sense in modern wood framed homes - consider this: Aluminum is hundreds of times more conductive than concrete!