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Radiant Ceiling

Ron Miller_2
Ron Miller_2 Member Posts: 5
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We want to install radiant ceiling panels in the 2nd floor ceiling of a large old three story wood framed house. There is more than enough celing sq/footage for the heat loss. The building contractor is dropping the 9' high ceilings by a few inches with a "Chicago Grid" system.
We have done many ceiling jobs but not with this grid system.
Any recommendations regarding plates vs no plates or supports with this grid system
Thanks.

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  • Mark Eatherton
    Mark Eatherton Member Posts: 5,872
    Whassa...

    Chicago grid system?

    Personally, when ever possible, I prefer the use of heat transmission plates.

    We've done a couple of jobs with Roth panel that are working amazingly well. I have always said that I think radiant ceilings are one of the most missed radiant potentials in the world. No need to worry about floor finishes, can actually get more BTU/Sq Ft /hr than from a floor, and in most cases, the loss of 1-1/2" of ceiling height is easier to deal with than 1-1/2" loss of floor height.

    And, you have an excellent opportunity to introduce radiant cooling if need be...

    Got pictures of the chi town grid?

    ME
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