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Additional under-slab insulation is required for radiant heating systems mounted on the ceiling.
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I live in the land of basements.

Yes, we put additional insulation under slabs but not under ceilings as it serves no purpose.


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Installed my first radiant heat ceiling heat system (ESWA foils) in a house I constructed for a client in 1987.

Article contains some popular energy misconceptions promoted by vendors of systems. Many other errors and misrepresentations in the piece as well as a bit of contradictory stuff!!
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Installed my first radiant heat ceiling heat system (ESWA foils) in a house I constructed for a client in 1987.

Article contains some popular energy misconceptions promoted by vendors of systems. Many other errors and misrepresentations in the piece as well as a bit of contradictory stuff!!

Specifics are helpful...


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