RADIANT FLOOR APPLICATIONS
Radiant Floor Heating is not
a new concept. Centuries ago the Romans forced hot air under
the floors of their housing structures. Also architect Frank
Lloyd Wright ran hot water pipes throughout the floors of his
many structures back in the 1930s. In fact, this application
is so common in Europe over 50% of all newly constructed
buildings are equipped with a radiant floor heating
application.
Radiant heating provides
whole floor comfort, quiet operation, eliminates drafts and
dust problems from forced air and is invisible (no registers
or radiators.)
TempShield™
is a great enhancement to any radiant floor heating
application. It will keep your feet and floor space
comfortable. TempShield™
is tough yet pliable, easy to install, is an excellent vapor
barrier and increases efficiency in heating.
TEMPSHIELD™ USED IN SNOW MELTING
Use TempShield™
to insulate your next snow melt system. Snow melt systems
provide for improved safety for patrons walking in ice and
snow. These systems require less maintenance - no salting or
shoveling. Pavement will last longer without the use of harsh
chemicals to melt the snow and ice. Snow melt systems are used
in several applications; driveways, walkways, hospital
emergency room entrances, handicap access ramps, parking lots,
loading docks, etc. No more snow removal!
Application Methods:
- Under or Between Wood Joists
- In Concrete Floors
- Over Wood or Existing Floor
- In a Subfloor
Under or Between Wood Joists
Method 1: USING Standard Edge Material
- Unroll and staple TempShield™ under floor joists.
- Seal the joints and outer edges with tape.
Method 2: USING Staple Tab Material
- Using TempShield™, install the insulation
between the floor joists. Allow 4" - 6" below the
heating coils or as recommended by manufacturer
instruction.
- Staple into joists as shown in illustration.
- Seal ends using tape.
In a Concrete Floor
- Unroll TempShield™ Concrete Pad over
the sand or gravel, aluminum side facing the
ground (white poly side up.)
- Butt the seams.
- Seal the seams with 2" wide poly tape. All
tape should be applied using a flat edge taping
tool to assure good adhesion.
- Install radiant heating and then pour the
concrete as usual.
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Builder’s Note: Adding 1" of sand over the TempShield™
Concrete Pad will facilitate water
drainage and shorten the actual curing time.
Over Wood Floor
- Unroll TempShield™ Concrete Pad over wood
floor with material to be flush with walls. Install with
white side facing up.
- Butt the seams.
- Seal the seams with 2" wide poly tape. All tape should
be applied using a flat edge taping tool to assure good
adhesion.
- Install radiant heating then pour concrete over the
white poly as usual.
In a Sub-Floor
- Unroll TempShield™ Concrete Pad over existing
wood floor with aluminum side facing up (white poly side
down.) Cut material to be flush with walls.
- Butt the seams.
- Seal the seams with 2" wide foil tape. All tape should
be applied using a flat edge taping tool to assure good
adhesion.
- Install sleepers.
- Install floor.
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