Hey everyone, TJ here with Sanctified Homes and Construction, and today, I’m giving you the lowdown on our experience with Heat Sheet for installing radiant floor heating. If you’re considering heated floors for your next project, you’ll definitely want to hear about how this product performed.

What is Heat Sheet?

For those unfamiliar, Heat Sheet is an innovative product designed to make installing radiant floor heating systems easier and more efficient. It’s a high-density foam insulation panel with built-in grooves and grids to hold PEX tubing securely in place. Think of it as a one-stop solution that simplifies the process of laying out your heating system.

At our Bushel Hill Haven project, we used Heat Sheet to install radiant heating in the garage floor. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how it went.

Installation Process

Step 1: Preparing the Surface

We started by prepping the garage floor to ensure a clean, level base for the Heat Sheet panels. This is key to getting the best performance from any radiant heating system.

Step 2: Laying Down the Heat Sheet Panels

The Heat Sheet panels were incredibly intuitive to use. They interlock like puzzle pieces, making the layout straightforward and secure. Despite multitasking—working on the installation and managing contractors—I was able to complete the entire garage in about four hours.

Step 3: Installing the PEX Tubing

Once the panels were down, our plumber came in to install the PEX tubing. The grooves in the Heat Sheet panels held the tubing snugly in place, eliminating the need for additional fasteners or anchors in most areas. The plumber even mentioned how much easier this system was compared to traditional methods, especially since it reduced the need for constant bending over during installation.

Key Benefits of Heat Sheet

1. Ease of Use

The interlocking design of the panels made the installation process seamless. It’s an excellent choice for both professionals and DIYers.

2. Time-Saving

With the built-in grooves for PEX tubing, we saved hours compared to traditional methods that involve stapling tubing to insulation boards.

3. Secure Tubing Placement

The panels securely held the PEX tubing in place, which is crucial for maintaining proper spacing and preventing movement during the concrete pour.

The Concrete Pour

With the Heat Sheet and tubing in place, it was time to pour the concrete. The radiant floor system is now embedded in the slab, and we’re excited to see how it performs once everything is up and running. The curing process is underway, and we’ll provide updates on its performance in future blogs.

Where to Find Heat Sheet

If you’re in Madison, Wisconsin, you can source Heat Sheet from L&W Supply, the supplier we used for this project. For those outside the area, a quick Google search should help you find a distributor near you. It’s a product worth considering if you’re planning a radiant heating system for a garage, basement, or even a main living space.

Final Thoughts

Overall, we’re thrilled with how the Heat Sheet system simplified the radiant heating installation process. Whether you’re a contractor or a DIY enthusiast, this product is worth looking into for your next heated flooring project.

If you have any questions about Heat Sheet or radiant floor heating, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help you make informed decisions for your build or renovation.

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