Everything You Need to Know
Can individual rooms be controlled as seperate heating zones?
The Radiant Floor Heating System can be installed with as many or few separate heat zones as you wish. Generally, it is recommended that you establish separate heat zones for each room, each controlled with a separate thermostat from the others. This is easy to do and common practice for heating contractors. Pair Ultra-Fin with our plug-and-play Cross zoning system for simple individual room control.
Is Ultra-Fin safe for hardwood and other floor finishes?
One of our radiant floor heating system’s greatest advantages is its compatibility with virtually all common floor coverings, including hardwood, due to its very gentle and even heat distribution. While some other radiant floor heating systems have been reported at times to create concentrated “hot spots” or “striping” that cause the hardwood to expand and shrink, Ultra-Fin™ eliminates striping with its consistent, even heat. As a result, our radiant heat system works just as well with hardwood floors as it does with carpet, tile, slate, and virtually any other flooring you can imagine.
To ensure success with hardwood, the most important step is to take special care during the installation of the hardwood flooring, carefully following the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Does Ultra-Fin™ add floor height or require special building requirements?
No. Ultra-Fin installs inside the joist cavity, so it does not increase finished floor height or add significant weight. Unlike systems requiring concrete or screed, it normally requires no additional structural engineering or changes to standard floor construction.
Can Ultra-Fin be installed from above or below the floor?
Yes, Ultra-Fin can be installed from below a floor or from above when joist cavities are accesible. Both methods place the system inside the joist cavity and leave the finished floor height unchanged.
Is Ultra-Fin economical to operate?
Yes. Ultra-Fin's low-temperature operation can help boilers and heat pumps run more efficiently, while individual zoning allows heat to be delivered only where it is needed. Actual operating costs depend on the building, climate, insulation, controls, heat source and local energy prices.
Does Ultra-Fin work with heat pumps and boilers?
Yes, Ultra-Fin works with both boilers and air-to-water heat pumps. Its low-temperature performance makes it particularly well suited to modern heat-pump systems. Required water temperatures depend on the building's heat loss and floor construction.
