[Strawbale] Sub Floor Radiant Heating

[Shody Ryon]

--- Mary Fletcher <murgyman at goldcity.net> wrote:

> I guess Laren Corie said the above, although I am
> replying to Shody's post. 

Correct
I have some construction experience, but these
statements are from internet research, such as from
Laren, I am not an expert. 

> If I understand this correctly, a properly insulated
> "pier" foundation 
> (there's no slab, right?) 

You can put a light weight concrete floor on a wood
subfloor, if you want, but more commonly there would
be wood instead of concrete.

will keep more heat where
> you want it (in the 
> house) than a normal concrete foundation? 

That is how I read it.

> I won't write any more until I hear from someone as
> to whether I'm on the 
> right track or not.
> Thanks,
> Mary in Quesnel BC 
> 
I think you are on the tight track. I am here to
learn, so hopefully others will give more info and
help us understand energy efficient construction systems.


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