WBI Insights

The Radiant Heating Blog

Expert guides, system comparisons, and installation know-how on hydronic radiant floor heating, from the people who engineer the panels.

Installing WBI Radiant Panels
Installation Methods

Who Installs Radiant Floor Heating?

A Guide for Contractors, Carpenters, and DIY Homeowners Radiant floor heating is one of the most efficient and comfortable ways to heat a home. But if...

Radiant Heat Over Concrete Slab
Concrete

Heating Concrete Floors: Pros and Cons of Radiant Systems and Why EPS Makes All the Difference

Concrete Radiant Floor Heating: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why EPS Stands Out When it comes to comfort, efficiency, and modern design flexibility, few systems compare...

Optional-PEX-Tubing[1]
Hydronic Systems

PEX Radiant Floor Heating: The Pros and Cons of PEX Radiant Floor Heating Systems

PEX Radiant Floor Heating Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages Explained Radiant floor heating is one of the most comfortable and efficient ways to heat a home. At...

Room with wood-look linoleum flooring, patterned wallpaper and recessed lighting
Energy & Operating Strategy

Radiant Floor Heating Cost Per Month – Factors That Affect the Cost of Radiant Floor Heating Per Month

Monthly Radiant Floor Heating Costs: Key Factors That Influence Your Energy Bill Radiant floor heating offers one of the most comfortable and efficient ways to heat...

Ecowarm RadiantBoard EPS
WBI Products

How Radiant Heating Subfloor Panels Work and Why They’re Worth It

How Subfloor Panels Work for Radiant Heating Radiant floor heating has become one of the most comfortable and efficient ways to heat a home. Instead of...

Ecowarm RadiantBoard Premium Ply Panel
System Comparisons

Radiant Floor Heating Boiler vs. Traditional Heating Systems: What’s More Efficient?

ANNUAL HEATING BILL: BOILER + RADIANT vs. FORCED AIR (2,000 SQ FT)$900-1,300/yrCondensing Boiler + Radiant$1,300-1,900/yrStandard Forced AirSource: EIA 2024 fuel cost data. Boiler + radiant combination...

underfloor heating
Installation Methods

Underfloor Heating for Laminate Flooring: Safe Temps, Best Underlays & Pro Tips

LAMINATE FLOOR SURFACE TEMP AT DIFFERENT SUPPLY TEMPS 72-74°F 90°F Supply 76-79°F 105°F Supply 80-83°F 115°F Supply Source: WBI thermal modeling. Stay below 85°F surface temp...

commercial radiant heating
Applications

Commercial Radiant Floor Heating: How It Works and Why It’s Efficient

Understanding Commercial Radiant Floor Heating and Its Efficiency TL;DR (Featured Snippet-style) Commercial radiant floor heating uses warm water (hydronic) in PEX tubing embedded in or above...

Energy-Saving Guide: What to Set Heat to When Away
Energy & Operating Strategy

Energy-Saving Guide: What to Set Heat to When Away

Energy-Saving Guide: What to Set Heat to When Away TL;DR (Featured Snippet-style) For winter trips 2+ days, set your heat to 55–60°F to prevent freeze damage...