Close spacing provides the best comfort. Tubing spaced further apart can create hot/cold spots, especially with low R-value finished floor goods. Closer spacing also provides better performance.

An inexperienced crew of two able carpenters can install an average of 150 sq. ft. per hour.

Thermal Track™ is typically installed just prior to the installation of finished flooring goods. Store Thermal Track™ on the job site in a dry, cool space and it is ready to be installed with delays, in the natural progression of construction.

NO. Thermal Track™ is specifically designed for attachment to a subfloor (plywood or OSB). If Thermal Track™ is used over concrete, the installer must employ a vapor barrier and securely attach ž plywood or OSB to the concrete prior to application of the Thermal Track™. A separate Thermal Track™ product for direct application to concrete will be introduced in late 2004.

Yes, this is great advantage of Thermal Track™. You must use hardwood nails long enough to secure Thermal Track™ to the sub floor (see the Thermal Track™ Application/Installation manual).

We recommend a minimum 1/8î plywood or Masonite sheet be applied over Thermal Track™ to avoid the remote possibility of extreme point load damage (kids with jack knives).

No. The WarmCoat aluminum surface is attached to the board with non-VOC glue that does not provide a ñstructuralî connection.

Yes. When installed with a slip-sheet or approved crack isolation membrane and proper reinforcement mesh, hard pack mortar may be applied over TK.

Leaks sometimes occur during construction, primarily due to conflicting trades. Prolonged exposure to moisture will result in Thermal Track™ swelling. The leak should be immediately repaired. Immediate drying of the area will usually avoid any damage to Thermal Track™.

As you would normally. Tubing approaching a manifold location can be accommodated in custom grooves (with a standard 5/8î router) or covered with mortar.