Radiant

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  Installing an Electric-Radiant Tile Floor

  Electric-resistance tile-warming systems can increase comfort in the kitchen and bath without greatly increasing the client's electric bill. A tilesetter shares his method for a foolproof installation.

   
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  Kitchen & Bath (Subscriber content)

  Resources for cabinetmakers, radiant heating products; kitchen faucets

   

• Q&A: New Slab Over Old?

  Q. I am renovating a barn where the existing concrete floor slopes approximately 6 inches in 30 feet. The architect wants me to build a level floor using wood sleepers with foam insulation in between, then pour a minimum 11/2-inch-thick radiant slab betwe

   
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  Heating with Panel Radiators (Subscriber content)

  These compact units provide the comfort and simplicity of baseboard radiators without gobbling up all the available wall space.

   
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  Installing High-Velocity HVAC (Subscriber content)

  Streamlined ductwork, flexible vent placement, and efficient year-round performance make a strong case for high-velocity HVAC, says this veteran installer.

   
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  A Simple New-House Manual (Subscriber content)

  A builder shares his approach to providing every home buyer with a customized owner's manual.

   

• In The News

  Radiant-floor study, builder absolved in liability case, asphalt fumes not carcinogenic, high-tech pigments for cool roofs, more

   

• Notebook

  Code copyrights questioned, research on radiant heating, Solar Decathlon, marketing wheat-straw board, union-funded home mortgages

   

• Q&A: Electric Radiant Heat for a Small Space

  Q. I'm considering using electric radiant heating panels in the ceiling of a small superinsulated apartment, but I hear a lot of bias against electric heat. Can it be cost effective in this case?

   
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  Focus On Energy: Shedding Light on Radiant Heat (Subscriber content)

  Shedding light on radiant heat