| A |
Ceiling Option PEX tubing and heat transfer
plates attach to ceiling joists or drywall to radiant heat down. |
| B |
Manifolds distribute warm water to loops of PEX
tubing which are arranged to makeup the ideal heating system. Each heating zone or room
can be individually controlled for precision, balanced heating. |
| C |
Overpour Option PEX tubing
installed over suspended wood floor is covered with lightweight concrete. |
| D |
In-Slab Option PEX tubing is tied
to reinforcing mesh before concrete slab is poured. |
| E |
Transfer Panel Option PEX tubing is positioned
over a suspended wood floor in heat transfer panels that radiate heat up. |
BEST In Total
System Engineering
The
basic idea of using warm water to distribute heat dates as far back as the Roman Empire.
However, it was the development of PEX distribution tubing that unleashed the concept's
vast potential. The superior PEX tubing of crosslinked polyethylene manufactured by Roth
guarantees unparalleled long-term performance. Along with other high-tech Roth
innovations, it makes hydronic radiant heating your best choice for any home, building or
remodeling project.
With Roth the advantages add up fast:
Ultimate comfort Roth systems optimize heating patterns for different zones, rooms or floor
materials. Rooms always maintain the set temperature to eliminate chilly lower levels or
overheated upper levels. Floors are always comfortably warm, whether they are carpet,
hardwood, tile or stone.
Energy savings Room temperatures can be set as much as 5 degrees lower without sacrificing
comfort. This means heating bill savings as high as 30% in the typical home - even more in
larger buildings where high ceilings waste more heat.
Quiet operation Roth hydronic radiant systems operate without making a sound. Because it's
radiant heat, air movement is minimized. This means drafts are avoided, and dust and germs
aren't spread around.
Decorating freedom Because the entire system is hidden there are no obstructions to interfere
with how a room is used. You don't have to abandon or change your plans because of
ductwork, registers or radiators.
A Roth system can be powered by water heaters or
boilers fired by either gas, oil, solid fuels, or electricity; or you can use a
combination of heat pumps or solar collectors. Air-conditioning can be downsized for
maximum operating efficiency.
Ideal temperature for comfort is 73 degrees at foot
level and 67 degrees at head level. In-floor radiant panel heating provides superior heat
distribution compared to all other systems (see charts below), especially in rooms with
high or vaulted ceilings.
