How to implement radiant floor heating. Installing viega rapid grid a basement and garage.

[@yuletak]

Very educational. This is like the senior engineer who knows just about all there is to know about a system.

[@brianpeterson3752]

That dude is sharp as a tack. Great hire by Viega.

[@zachschultz1638]

The production value does not match the view count. This channel deserves a lot more attention

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

Well put together video, and Bob is the man! You're creating a very professional tutorial library that is also a subcontractors reference and fun to watch. Thank you.

[@NSBuilders]

Giovanni Fiorentino appreciate that! Bob rocks

[@gordonbeaulieu678]

Loved this episode, Bob knows his stuff!

[@melyndabergen3420]

Such great information! you addressed lack of continuity in the vapour barrier at the edges of the rapid grid, but could you elaborate on your final solution??

[@metalpeck]

Can't wait to see the Hydronic Air Handlers!

[@NSBuilders]

Fred Haag rather than a gas fire furnace. These work off a hot water coil

[@metalpeck]

I am familiar with the concept. I do ductwork in the commercial field and deal with AHU, VAV, Fan coils and other various equipment. That to say I have seen a lot of coils for steam and hot water.

[@timmolnar9076]

Awesome content! Learned so much 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JFabric500]

What’s the cost breakdown of that whole system? Material Cost and Labor to install? difference in cost with a different approach? Long term utility bill cost?

[@nc3826]

but you wasted time reading the comments to just bitch??? FLMAO

[@Road_to_Tolaria]

7:12 Spidercrack. Word of the day. Great content. Edit Question. How would you go about affixing partition walls to a slab with hydronics? If the slab were thick enough, then traditional fasteners might still be the way to go but since the outcome is extremely negative if anything goes wrong I'm trying to learn other ways before I do my own project.

[@micmike]

Yes excellent help and advice.

[@orestomeliukh4863]

More contractors need to understand heat, comon' boys listen to Bob.

[@NSBuilders]

Orest Oh amiright

[@edmondenterprisesgrouphold3782]

Wow I love your video's so much information with in every minute

[@NSBuilders]

EdmondEnterprises Group Inc. Thanks edmond

[@coopercarter]

Damn this is great. Avoids nailing down warmboard direct on a slab.

[@dennismartin1285]

What type of system would I need to put over an existing basement concrete floor. I do not want to cut up the floor.

[@jamesurquhart6897]

Any response to this, same question

[@truhomesllc]

An electric radiant system that you can tile or carpet over. Schluter and other companies manufacturer them.

[@perrymallas227]

I still feel that a vapor barrier should of been put under the Viega going up the Walls? what do you think?

[@retiredperson4054]

What thickness and R value would be the best for a two car garage where the concrete would be 4 inch thick and the floor heated with PEX Tubing?

[@jakesilva467]

What does the Veiga board sitting on top of? Is it just crushed stone or sand?

[@alexclark6768]

00:39 whats a Cutstom?

[@NSBuilders]

Alex Clark it’s a misspelling. You should try them, they’re fun 🤙🏻

[@alexclark6768]

haha, sorry. i used to work in QA so they scream at me

[@NSBuilders]

All good man. Hopefully 100k people see it!

[@leoteufel2439]

So if I understand the process. You have a 2" foam with vapor barrier membrane on top of graded gravel with 6" concrete overlay. Wouldn't you want the heat closer to the top half of the slab instead of the bottom for better heat distribution? Noting that you will have to make allowances for partition wall attachment ahead of time.

[@ryanmaceachern1314]

Will you be going through the entire HVAC system in the next vid including air exchange and other components? Curious what the whole system looks like.

[@DanLiese]

My son a contractor and myself are doing a total restoration project in Stonington CT and are going to have radiant heat installed in LL basement, and 1st and 2nd floors throughout. We are considering a Viega system and Warm Board System. Can someone give me a honest comparison on one over the other. I have been told that plumbing/heating contractors always recommend Viega system because the have large markup and make much more money than if they just install a Warm Board system. Someone please help as we are also getting ready to build our custom 2800 sq ft one level home starting this year. thanks for your help. dan

[@johna9634]

Where do you find the panels? Rapid grid link is broken or they stopped selling.

[@lifeofabachelor8547]

what is the cost of such a system per sq foot? on average

[@Java-vh2tx]

thats a really good question! would love to know the answer too @NS Builders

[@NSBuilders]

Will dig into the financial implications on this in an upcoming episode.

[@xenochaosxc]

What would you do to frame walls on such a floor? Pour a concrete footer then add a sole plate?

[@areabum]

I ran into this issue with another product. Could not drill or nail into the slab. We had an engineering test done, and glued the bottom plate to the concrete. I'm curious to see what they will do here.

[@NSBuilders]

Same thing. Glue!

[@truhomesllc]

Why couldn’t you use 3-5” concrete anchors/ Molly’s? Especially if the slab is 6”. Shouldn’t be a problem framing walls on a floor with this system. You could use glue as well. I would go with both.

[@jamesm7505]

What happens to the pex tubing floor if power failure leads to low freezing temperatures?

[@richardlug6139]

My floor heat has a anti-freeze product added to a closed loop system.

[@alexcampbell5371]

Are u using mesh or.....

[@rdgk1se3019]

The link for the "Rapid Grid" no longer works.

[@N_AUD1]

6 inch garage slab over radiant??

[@daveklein2826]

That's what he said and what I did on mine

[@IainB]

You mentioned that you are putting a 2-post car lift in. Do a video on that!

[@NSBuilders]

Iain B Actually a freestanding four post lift.

[@JonSchwenn]

@@NSBuilders will you bolt that into the slab? you mentioned not nailing/drilling into the slabs.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

After installing a few systems it gets pretty straightforward. As convenient as this "puck" system is...I prefer a different install. First thing on top of the ground is vapor barrier...you can go right up the walls if you wish. Next is 2 inch high density foam...the pink board. Next is wire mesh for concrete structure. Next is pex thats zip tied to the wire. At that point it's a standard pour. As they noted...protect the pex as it enters and exits the concrete floor with a simple sleeve. Mine is 22 years old and still 100%. No fancy puck board...sorry Vega..is necessary..and you get COMPLETE concrete filling around the tubing.

[@neilcomparetto5282]

New to the channel, great content 👍🏻... Won’t be at 7.7k subs long.

[@NSBuilders]

Neil Comparetto appreciate that! Glad you’re enjoying

[@Koru-Health]

very informative.

[@philmckay9973]

GREAT INFO. THX still think ur in nova scotia everytime i see ur name. lol

[@fredjohnson4772]

its to bad you didnt put a vapor barrier beneath the viega board... to many holes through product from fasteners holding pex in place...

[@daveklein2826]

There are no fasteners holding the pex

[@willsonhallaway858]

No floor drain in garage. Must not get alot of snow.

[@NSBuilders]

Willson Hallaway Adding a floor drain to a garage requires an oil water separator tank. There’s not a lot of snow coming into the garage and whatever does will either evaporate on the heated floor or drain out towards the door since the slab is pitched

[@Randy_Gustafson]

Could you help us all out from getting visual whiplash by having your camera operator make small pan adjustments and remain stationary for longer periods of time whilst there are talking head segments? Cheers. Keep up the good work.

[@westleywest7259]

I still don’t understand how this can heat anything through 6 inches of concrete…

[@haug1957]

good luck airing out and getting circulation in that garage

[@NSBuilders]

Haug1 we have two huge doors. Should be fine.

[@daveklein2826]

LMAO I think 2 7'x10 doors will be just fine

[@heldert6231]

Dude, please let the guy from Viega talk and stop dumbing down the explanation...

[@Mrjohnboyd1959]

Why don't you let Bob talk? He does a very good job. The other guy is annoying. Sorry...

[@daveklein2826]

As are you