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Matt Whiting

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On Mar 11, 1:14 pm, Matt Whiting wrote:
Notan wrote:
Doug Miller wrote:
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notan@ddressthatcanbespammed wrote:
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I am thinking about using radiant heat panels (Roth) in an in process
finished basement. I have hydronic already in the house with a
boiler. But I would be using carpet in the basement...will these
types of radiant heat setups work well in a basement with carpeting?
I'm thinking that radiant heat *can't* be good for carpet or its
backing.
A heated floor becomes uncomfortable to walk or stand on when its
surface temperature exceeds 85 degrees F, which means a few degrees
higher than that under the carpet. Do you really suppose that 88 deg F
will be harmful?
I thought it might affect different carpets/backings, differently,
but according to Matt, I'm wrong.
I guess Matt knows!
(I'd still check with a carpet person, first.)
I researched hydronic radiant heat before building my log house. It
certainly is a good idea to do your own research though, and it isn't a
good idea to post incorrect information.

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I am not sure that the foundation was insulated underneath...is there
a way to verify? The house was built in 2000 and I don't know the
builder. The original owner wouldn't know either. Is there a way to
check/verify (without digging under the foundation of course).

There may be, but I'm not aware of any way other than core boring the
slab in a non conspicuous location. Locating the builder would be the
easiest way. It seems the municipality should have building permit
records that might tell who the builder was.

Matt