central - east central Minnesota - | donny - 6/10/2011 14:48 I am about ready to pour a 60x72x16 shop. From what I have read on here it would be a mistake to not insulate under the pad and run the tubes under the concrete. The concrete crew is busy and not interested in doing the insulating or running the tubes. It looks like the concrete guys will come and level the floor and then leave and I will install the insulation and tubes. So what are the rules of thumb for running tubes? How thick of insulation should I use on the floor( we are in N Iowa)? Does anyone know of a company that will sell a materials package and instructions for this job? Any other tips from those who have done this would be great. I would hate to try and save a few bucks and screw it up! Thanks donny
FIrst and formost . . . insulation. A good insulation job around the parimeter of the building and under the concrete will pay for it's self way faster then anything else you do with the building. Once the building is insulated properly, heating types/sources are secondary - as it takes much much less heat.
High density pink or yellow 2inch styofoam. That is what is generally used. There are other products that have diviots molded in the foam to attache the tube to and built in rebar stands . . . the product is called Thermo-Snap. It is supposed to be the same price as the high density form . . . .
Here is a YouTube bit about it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgTsnpnpMsE and the company website - Benchmark foam, http://benchmarkfoam.com/
The distributer for upper midwest is Allied Distribution - [email protected]
Looks like a good, fast easy product.
Lay a plastic vapor barrier .. . . besure the subgrade is compacted and level.
If you are around a Menard lumber/home improvement store - they can lay out the building and all the hardware for your project.
Good luck with your project . . . .
Edited by iseedit 6/10/2011 19:54
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