That's too bad. What is you feel you will loose offering it for 'free'? (I'm dropping the Warms nick...you can call me... Dr. Phil ) (I tried to get out and they pulled me b...
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Yes, kudos to ChrWright for that. When I got home and found so many other posts, I got so tied up and fogot to give kudos to ChrWright for that.:notworthy And, you are righ...
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Herein lies the problem. The issue is (still) NOT with the radiant system being utilized. If it were, I can assure you, he wouldn't have needed your advice. The problem he's hav...
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Absolutely, but it still, imo, should have been discussed, not treated as a 'lowly homeowner' and blown off the forum. You know, "we don't get what you're trying to say. Can you...
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Point well made.
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Again, you ASSume he's a homeowner. I'm the contractor who reffered that contractor to this contractor's site to get the answer to his problem. I followed up with him to check...
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We have to drill 16 holes, 1" x 16" deep. It a roof that is (2) 3/4" ply's, then 10" of air then 4" of concrete over corregated metal. A total of 16". How would you guys best ac...
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Good point. It's new home, new pour as well so I'll check with the GC to be sure and try the twist first. Thanks!
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We install a snow and ice melting system under asphalt or metal roofs. We have an application where we are to be on top of a fiber board that is the substraight for a .60 EPDM r...
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Sure, lot's of flat roofs. As long as there is a way for the water to get off the roof in the rain (drainage or slope to a drip edge), 40 degrees is plenty warm enough to melt...
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The radiant system does not get hot, perse'. It will bring the EPDM up to ...maybe 40 degrees. Just enough to keep the snow from building and allowing it to flow off the roof ...
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UUMM...let's change the tact.... Is a 1/2" fiber board substrate the correct application (instead of plywood or OSB) under a fully adhered Carlisle .060 EPDM roof? This fibe...
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This is a non-ballasted, fully glued down (contact glue on both surfaces) application.
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The subject of the posting wasn't the installation of the snow melting system so I left nothing out. However, yes, the element goes between the substraight and the EPDM. We pref...
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Yes, you can insert a low voltage or line voltage element in the slab just before pouring the concrete. If you are looking for a primary heating system, a heat loss calc is mand...
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I've had my Garmin for about 3 years now. I'll never forget the very first time using it. It took me to a driveway that didn't exist for house that wasn't built yet on a street ...
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In the same vein but different approach, we have a separate claus pertaining to 'rush jobs' stating that if the project has to be started earlier than the 3 day recind period al...
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Not a nail gun, but kinda! I got into an argument with a '64 Chevy Impala, 4 door with studded snows. I tapped out when the right side tires skidded over my chest. That was ...
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Acts of God!!?? It's much simpler than that. No matter how much you insulate or add ventilation, the heat from your home is going to radiate out. Through the walls, the windows,...
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