[Strawbale] Sub Floor Radiant Heating

[Jim and Amy Rankin]

> I guess Laren Corie said the above, although I am replying to Shody's 
> post.
> If I understand this correctly, a properly insulated "pier" foundation
> (there's no slab, right?) will keep more heat where you want it (in the
> house) than a normal concrete foundation? If I am reading this right, then
> the possibilities of keeping our house warm just jumped exponentially! We
> live in Northern BC, where the temps are below freezing (at times, WAY
> below) for 6 months of the year. The idea of a pier foundation that 
> doesn't
> lead to bitterly cold floors, no matter how well insulated, is a new one 
> to
> me...
> 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
>
>
One thing a slab, or basement will help with is protecting the water and 
sewer lines from freezing.  There's probably a way to do this without using 
a slab or basement, but it is a design issue to consider.

Jim

James R Rankin DVM
Cedarcrest Farms, Inc
Faunsdale, AL USA