Does the Location of Heating Tubes Contribute to Heat Loss?
Radiant Heat Flooring (RHF) panel systems such as Heat-Sheet save up to 4 times in pipe installation labor. That’s how much faster it is to walk the tubing into place without bending down to staple it. However, using these panels means placing the tubing at the slab’s bottom rather than the middle. Heating Tubing At […]
Heat-Sheet R-4: a Sturdy New Solution for Multi-Family Buildings
We originally developed our low profile R4 Heat-Panels for retrofit applications in which preserving ceiling height is a top priority. But what if we told you that these same slender boards found a surprising high-impact application in a brand-new mid-rise multi-family build? In this post, we will see how one man’s creative thinking and a […]
Radiant Floor Heating: The Efficient Way to Heat a Home
They are quiet and comfortable. They do not dehydrate the indoor air. They do not spread dust and allergens around a home the way forced-air heaters do. They also consume less energy than most other heating systems. In this post, we will compare how hydronic Radiant Floor Heating (RHF) systems, such as those supported by […]
Radiant Floor Rough-ins – A Valuable Upgrade for Builders and Homeowners!
Simply replacing regular under-slab insulation with Heat-Sheet radiant floor panels is a cost-effective way to add purchase value to the homes you build. With significantly lower labor costs than the competition and a unique design, Heat-Sheet radiant floor panels are the go-to product for modern home design by equipping homes for easy install of a […]
Embodied Carbon in EPS vs. XPS
Heat-Sheet saves contractors a lot of time compared to the old way of laying PEX pipe over regular flat XPS insulation panels. That’s what contractors love about it. But that’s not the subject of today’s blog post. In this article, you’ll see how Heat-Sheet, made with expanded polystyrene (EPS), comes with a tiny fraction of […]
EPS Recycling Rate on The Rise
If you are a regular reader of any of the Logix Brands blogs, you’ll know we have been talking about how the construction industry is going green and adopting sustainable practices. To this end, we want to draw your attention to a recent report from the EPS Industry Association found that expanded polystyrene – EPS […]
The Seamless Switch to Heat Sheet® Radiant Flooring
Heat Sheet® Radiant floor panels take the traditional installation process of radiant floor heating to a new level. With less labor per install, increased energy efficiency, and reduced costs, switching to Heat Sheet® is an efficient and profitable choice for your next heated flooring project. Moving from traditional radiant floor heating to Heat Sheet® is […]
Pros and Cons of Radiant Floor Heating
What are the pros and cons of radiant floor heating systems? Radiant floor heating systems are becoming an increasingly popular choice as reported by Canadian Contractor. Here are some of the reasons why — and for a balanced perspective —a couple of the potential drawbacks: The Pros of Radiant Floor Heating Systems Energy-Efficiency One of […]
What Makes Heat-Sheet® Radiant Floor Panels Better?
With multiple Building Shows reporting that more new homes are choosing radiant floor heating systems (as reported by Canadian Contractor), it’s important for builders and homeowners to have all the necessary information in order to make the best decision possible. When it comes to radiant floor heating systems, the installation of the under-slab insulation and the pex […]
What Are Radiant Floor Heating Systems?
Radiant floor heating systems. They are becoming a mainstay in homes today, but exactly what are they? This blog post will answer that very question as well as explain how they work and their many benefits. Radiant floor heating systems supply heat directly to the floor. There are two heating sources with radiant floor systems: water […]
