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reflective barrier and radiant floor heat
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cableman
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Is the reflective barrier needed or just insulation under radiant floor heat?
Buddy of mine just had this done and plumber said just insulate it. Below is a finished basement.
Buddy of mine just had this done and plumber said just insulate it. Below is a finished basement.
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Just insulate. Reflective barrier stuff is snake oil.
Read this if you are interested:
http://www.healthyheating.com/Page 55/Page_55_o_bldg_sys.htm#.WBPBfC0rKM9
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