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  • Big Thaw
  • REMODELING Magazine (7/1/2007)
  • Paying a teenager $30 to shovel your driveway might save you time and build his character, but available snow-melting systems can eliminate the chore altogether. Conceptually, these products resemble radiant heating for baths and kitchens. Using a heavier-duty wire, many systems are available as roll-out mats like those featured in interior systems, and are useful under multiple materials, including asphalt, concrete, or pavers.
  • First Look
  • REMODELING Magazine (6/1/2007)
  • Remodeling Magazine staff picks the newest products for the remodeling market. Tamko. Combining the strength of steel with energy-saving technology, MetalWorks Cool Colors shingles offer aesthetics and performance for a wide range of applications. Manufactured to be long-lasting and offer a high solar reflectance, the product is rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council as having initial solar reflectance of up to 0.34 and initial thermal emmitance of up to 0.87. A variety of styles and colors are available. 800.641.4691. www.tamko.com. (MORE)
  • Electric Radiant Floor Warming System
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
  • Nuheat. Constructed of thin heating wires embedded in a 1/8-inch-thick mat, this electrical radiant floor warming system is available in 110V and 220V formats and more than 60 standard mat sizes, as well as custom sizes for curves and angles. The thermostat has pre-programmed and programmable settings. 800.778.9276.
  • InfloorBoard Modular Hydronic Floor Warming System
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
  • Infloor. The InfloorBoard modular hydronic system is made of composite boards with an aluminum layer for quick heating acceleration, according to the manufacturer. Alternatively, Radiant Trak plates are installed facing each other between the joist spaces on the underside of the subfloor, keeping the heating pipe in place. 763.478.9660.
  • ProRadiant Floor Heating System
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
  • Viega. ProRadiant heating systems are designed to be used with any type of floor covering. The Climate Panel radiant underlayment system, engineered for wood frame construction, is made of aluminum-backed plywood with grooves designed for Viega PEX tubing. The Snap Panel grid system is used for regular or lightweight concrete applications. 877.843.4262.
  • WarmGlo Radiant Floor Heating Cables
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
  • Bylin Engineered Systems. WarmGlo radiant floor heating cables are designed for tile, marble, slate, and other stone surfaces. The cables are made of an alloy heater element wrapped with 4-mil Kapton, and then encased in silicone rubber, a ground braid, and another layer of silicone rubber. 916.933.5666.
  • Raupanel Radiant Heating System
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
  • Rehau. The Raupanel radiant heating system consists of 3/8-inch Raupex cross-linked polyethylene pipe, aluminum panels, and wood return bends. The heat transfer efficiency of the aluminum panels allows for reduced water temperature, according to the manufacturer. The system's 5/8-inch profile has minimal impact on floor height, the firm adds. 800.247.9445.
  • The Warm Tiles Electric Floor Warming System
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
  • Easy Heat. The Warm Tiles electric floor warming system is designed for tile, stone, and engineered wood floors. Cables can be installed in any design configuration, while pre-fabricated mats are suited for concrete slab applications, as well as for square and rectangular rooms. Thermostats include a floor sensor embedded in the mortar below the tile. 800.537.4732.
  • Installing FlowGuard Flex pipe FlowGuard Family of Piping Products Expanded to Include New Flexible Piping Options
  • ebuild (4/2/2007)
  • FlowGuard Gold CPVC Pipe and Fittings, an industry leader in non-metallic plumbing for nearly 50 years, has added two flexible options to its family of products - FlowGuard Flex pipe and FlowGuard Gold Bendable pipe. The makers of FlowGuard Gold CPVC, a rigid pipe well known for its corrosion resistance, ease of installation and cost benefits, are now offering builders and plumbing contractors two new flexible piping products:
  • The architect or contractor can click through the layers to review a particular aspect of the installation process.Warm Tiles Developes "First in Industry" Animated Installation Tutorials
  • ebuild (3/30/2007)
  • EASYHEAT, leading producer of high performance freeze protection and electrical heating products, is proud to announce a breakthrough in the way you develop and view architectural details. Working with the latest animation software, Warm Tiles Architectural Details are now interactive, allowing the architect or contractor to separate each layer of an installation process.

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