A radiant heat system is a series of radiant heat tubes that are laid within a floor, which carry hot water into specific rooms or zones.
During the preparation and installation of a radiant heat system you should take precautionary measures to protect the radiant heat tubing.
Radiant heat tubing is also known as PEX and is an excellent material for hot water applications. Its a cross-linked Polyethylene which means that is has been processed to create a more durable molecule that resists creep deformation and chemical attach under extreme temperatures.
Damaged tubing in a radiant heat system will come back to haunt you and could cause unnecessary delays and costly repairs.
Here are some important tips that you should follow in order to protect your radiant heat tubing. It covers storage, unrolling and installation of your radiant heat tubing.
PEX tubing is not for outdoor applications and must be stored in a covered environment not exposed to direct sunlight. Its best to leave your radiant heat tubing away from your windows; this also means never leaving it outside, without properly covering or protecting it from the sunlight. Sixty days...