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Insulated Floor Panel Specifications
This system is easily assembled and provides a vapor barrier as well as insulation from the ground. The knobs create an easy way to install and hold the tubing securely during installation. A minimum of 1.5" of the concrete pour is required to cover the panels.
The 3" panel has solid EPS Foam of three inches and 7/8" tall vertical tube knobs for a total thickness of 3-7/8" and an R-Rating of 15!
Each panel is 25" x 49" and the effective coverage area is 24" x 48". A 10-mil polystyrene film provides the vapor barrier.
This simple insulated floor panel system for radiant floor heat keeps your heat from escaping into the ground and provides a vapor barrier to keep moisture out. The large knobs hold the tubing in place, and the overlapping lips keep them secure during the cement pour. See pictures and details below. See all of our radiant floor insulation products here!
Specifications
- Easy and quick to install
- R-15 Insulated Rating
- 10 millimeter vapor barrier
- 3-7/8 overall thickness with 3" of insulation
- UV-Protected Packaging for outdoor storage
- Designed to hold tubing securely in place
- Overlapping lips hold panels together and keep them square
- Insulation thickness is 3 inches, the knobs add another 7/8 inches for an overall height of 3-7/8 inches
Insulated Floor Panel Comparisons
| 3" Grid Pattern for 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" tubing or 3/4" and 1" tubing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Size | 25" x 49" | 25" x 49" | 25" x 49" |
| Effective Area | 24" x 48" | 24" x 48" | 24" x 48" |
| Nominal Thickness of Insulation | 3" | 2" | 1" or 1.25" |
| Total Thickness | 3 7/8" | 2 7/8" | 1 7/8" or 2 1/8" |
| Standard Color | Green | Green | Green |
| Thermal Resistance Ft2.°F•h/Btu (ASTM C518-04) |
R-15 | R-10 | R-6 |
| Compression Resistance @ 10% deformation (ASTM C165-00) |
25 psi / 3600 psf | 25 psi / 3600 psf | 25 psi / 3600 psf |
| Perm Resistance (ASTM E96-00) | .46 perms | .51 perms | .68 perms |
NOTE: Due to ongoing commitment to quality, all specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject to change.
Installation
Make sure sub-grade material is + or - 1/4" of level to start. To lay the boards correctly, start at the far left-hand corner and work systematically across the floor as numbered on the sample. The only cut-off is for the partition wall. The Crete-HeatTM Panel modular board system by Crete-Heat, LLC forms a continuous thermal insulation and vapor barrier with tube fasteners all in one simplified step.
Once the panels are down, lay the PEX tubing into the knobs by stepping on it to secure it. It really is a quick and easy process. The symmetrical knobs will keep the spacing even, but you'll need to determine where they should go. Some people will create even heat throughout the floor, while others will concentrate more heat near a door or opening. It's a personal preference that can be easily modified as you go.
For such a permanent installation, a contractor familiar with slab heating should be consulted to make sure you create the heating pattern you want.
Below are some pictures of past projects to give a general idea of how simple and easy this system is to use.
Pictures of Past Installations
The end result is a warm slab or flooring, depending on use, and trouble-free, quiet, and efficient heating for years to come!