Sippin Energy Products provides a comprehensive selection of radiant heating options to complement any hot water boiler system. Radiant heating systems are an excellent choice for comfort and efficiency and do away with the need for baseboards or air ducts. Radiant systems are generally available in four different types, two that are suitable for retrofit applications, two that are preferred for new construction applications.
Pre-existing Home Installations
Staple up system
- A staple-up system can be installed in existing homes were the underlying floor area is accessible. In this type of installation, a radiant floor plate is installed on the underside of the flooring and provides channels to secure plastic radiant tubing. Once the plates and tubes are installed, they are insulated and enclosed. These types of systems provide a minimally invasive installation and are moderately efficient.
Quiktrak® Radiant System
- Quicktrak® is a radiant flooring system designed to retrofit over the existing subflooring system of a home. It consists of a pre-design series of boards that are fitted together to match the dimensions of the room. Each port provides a channel in which radiant tubing is installed. Once completed, finished flooring such as hardwood, stone, or carpeting can then be installed on top of the radiant system. These systems our extremely efficient and flexible. The installation of this type of system will raise the floor level approximately three quarters of an inch, so entryways must accommodate this with door saddles.
New Construction Options
Poured Concrete Radiant System
- Newly constructed homes or additions can benefit from a radiant heating system by including the system within the poured concrete flooring. During the concrete installation process, radiant tubing is mapped out and wired in place on top of wire mesh. Once completed, the concrete floor becomes a large radiant surface area, and can efficiently heat large areas.
Warmboard® Radiant System
- Warmboard® is a radiant flooring system that provides a comprehensive radiant system combine with a new construction subflooring material. It is essentially a three-quarter inch laminated subfloor system with a radiant heating transfer plate attached to the top side. Within the transfer plate are channels that hold the radiant tubing. The advantage of this type of system is that it combines the subflooring system in the radiant heating system into one unified component. This type of system is a bit costly, but it does eliminate some redundant installation labor and is quite efficient.