I have in floor radiant heat, the thermal resistance of the cork is not going to reduce the floor's ability to heat the space?
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Cork is an outstanding insulator and can be used under the radiant heat elements - typically on concrete. I have radiant heat floors in the bathrooms. I did not use cork underlayment however because I live in Florida and did not have to concern my self too much with the time to heat a floor. I did talk with the manufactuer (Warm Touch) and they suggested underlayment (like Cork) under radiant heat if you are in climates where it gets cold. It allows the floor to heat quicker and reduce heat losses into the subflooring. I used this product under all my wood floors - it is awesome. Cork is a sustainable product, moisture resistant and bugs do not like it. Cork is an outstanding insulator and can be used under the radiant heat elements - typically on concrete. I have radiant heat floors in the bathrooms. I did not use cork underlayment however because I live in Florida and did not have to concern my self too much with the time to heat a floor. I did talk with the manufactuer (Warm Touch) and they suggested underlayment (like Cork) under radiant heat if you are in climates where it gets cold. It allows the floor to heat quicker and reduce heat losses into the subflooring. I used this product under all my wood floors - it is awesome. Cork is a... » Read More Cork is an outstanding insulator and can be used under the radiant heat elements - typically on concrete. I have radiant heat floors in the bathrooms. I did not use cork underlayment however because I live in Florida and did not have to concern my self too much with the time to heat a floor. I did talk with the manufactuer (Warm Touch) and they suggested underlayment (like Cork) under radiant heat if you are in climates where it gets cold. It allows the floor to heat quicker and reduce heat losses into the subflooring. I used this product under all my wood floors - it is awesome. Cork is a sustainable product, moisture resistant and bugs do not like it. « Show Less
201209
The cork must be under the radiant wire or radiant mat. It pushes the heat up into the room and blocks it from going into the ground. My floor gets a 5 deg increase in 10 to 15 minutes. Without the insulation (cork), it would take double this time to heat the floor.
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yes, if the radiant surface is not "too warm". They will also counter some of the radiant properties (similar to carpet) of the concrete floor, but I wouldn't fret too much about that.
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I have cathedral ceilings so its tough to gage how well its living up to its claim, it does do a pretty good job of heating one floor of 1200 sq ft w cathedral ceilings, also alot quieter than ones ive had in the past. With shorter ceilings I believe it would do much better for you.
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This Will NOT work for heating elements or radiant floor heating. It's design is for laminate flooring. I would suggest to contact the manufacturer that is selling the heat elements. Hope this Will help.
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I can not say for sure but I would recommend against it. The light has a built in cooling fan and I expect the sealed housing would cause it to heat up.
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Not sure, but I'd probably try gluing the tile to the cork. Then trim the cork with the razor or sharp knife using the tile is a guide edge.
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The heat won't radiate through the subfloor AND tile. It needs to be on top of the subfloor.
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Having been involved in construction for many I can confirm that it is difficult to heat damage Corian in the first place. The oven stands feet about 1" high above any surface this allows any heat to quickly dissipate, ours stands on an older type plastic laminate surface and in three years of using it as our main oven has caused no damage to our worktop.
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I don't see why it couldn't go down thru the floor joists other than the fact that heat rises? Perhaps Lunt may collect at the low point?
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I PRESUME this would be ok, as the heat is driven by a fan, so no "fire" heat comes in contact with the top. That being said, we have never tested this theory, since the unit is used in our basement.
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Jan, you don't have to worry about that.It sits pretty high and its on wheels.This throws out the heat with a lot of force and you don't want to be to near it or you will roast.The opening for the heat is 13in to 15 inches from the floor and it fills a room with heat very quick.And heat rises so to be the most efecient its best to have a ceiling fan on low to spread the heat.I got a second one now and am heating the 1800sq ft house with them.Just had 10inches of snow and 15-20 degree temps and house stayed 70.Best heater ever .
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Technically yes, the heat would spread faster. Whether or not you'd feel "comfortable" faster is a different issue altogether and depends greatly on the layout, size, and air-tightness of the space you're attempting to heat.
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What I did was build a 4 sided box with an open top surrounding the fixture. This eliminates the contact of insulation and allowing heat to escape if any.
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I do not. It does not output a lot of heat...only a small amount in a localized area. A floor heater would likely be a better option....in my opinion.
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Interesting question as it is a dish drain. It is silicone so it should be heat resistant, but I do not know from experience.
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There is a small degree of vertical positioning flexibility, but no more than roughly 20 degrees. I find it easier to place the heater on a stool if I want to heat something above floor level.
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Absolutely. The idea is to prevent the oxygen from going in with wine. If the cork is tight in its place the top does not matter.