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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: plumb bob on April 25, 2011, 12:56:29 PM

Title: Radiant slab or wall hung unit?
Post by: plumb bob on April 25, 2011, 12:56:29 PM

We are in the process of buiding a 750 sq ft garage with living quarters above (attached to existing home).
existing home has a boiler with baseboard heat. I am getting mixed reviews as to whether I should use radiant in the garage floor or just install a wall hung modine.
25 sheets of 2" hi dense foam $25.00 a sheet not including out side perimeter plus the pex tubing, etc. or $300-400 for a blower unit. The radiant option, not yet installed is well over a $1000.00. it would be a lot less expensive for the blower unit and wouldn't have to temper the water.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

P.S. this is in northern Wisconsin, and I'm waiting on delivery of my CL5036 :)

Title: Re: Radiant slab or wall hung unit?
Post by: Ridgekid on April 25, 2011, 01:19:39 PM

Alrgiht! Another 5036 owner to share ideas with!  (just had mine installed three weeks ago)

Can't help you with discussions with radiant heat. Not familair with the system. I think a furnace unit with a thermostat would work. Build a trunk to the upper living area with a register. On the way up cut out a register in the garage. The furnace unit should act as the return register.

Put the thermostat in the living area.

Just my .02

Title: Re: Radiant slab or wall hung unit?
Post by: plumb bob on April 25, 2011, 01:26:03 PM

Thanks RK.
I think I will be installing baseboard above garage so it is the same as the rest of the house. I still have timt to decide but I'm starting to hemorrage money. Alls good.

Title: Re: Radiant slab or wall hung unit?
Post by: willieG on April 25, 2011, 02:04:48 PM

radiant is more money to install (and install correctly) if you are going to be crawling around on the floor such as working on cars and you will spend time close to the floor then yes i would install radiant. if you install hot air in the garage your floor temp will always be cool. If you install radiant, your floor will always be warm and heat will be rising from the slab so if you are on a creeper or under a vehicle it will be much more comfortable. also with the heat in the slab your floor will dry up much faster as well

no matter what type of heat you install be sure to insulate under your slab anyway, this will prevent a lot of heat loss