{"product_id":"floor-insulation-panels-in-3-inch-thickness","title":"Crete-Heat Insulated Floor Panels - 3 inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHOP ALL OF OUR \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/livestock-supplies\/?cat_link=Radiant_Floor_Heating\"\u003eRADIANT FLOOR HEAT PRODUCTS\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003chr style=\"height: 1px; background-color: #333; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanels are sold by the bag with 6 panels per bag. One bag covers 48 sq ft. To determine how many bags you need, \u003cstrong\u003edivide your total square footage by 64.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: blue;\"\u003eSCROLL DOWN FOR PICTURES AND DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"height: 1px; background-color: #333; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInsulated Floor Panel Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system is easily assembled and provides a vapor barrier as well as insulation from the ground. The knobs create an easy way to install and hold the tubing securely during installation. A minimum of \u003cu\u003e1.5\" of the concrete pour is required to cover the panels.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3\" panel has solid EPS Foam of three inches and 7\/8\" tall vertical tube knobs for a total thickness of 3-7\/8\" and an R-Rating of 15!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach panel is 25\" x 49\" and the effective coverage area is 24\" x 48\". A 10-mil polystyrene film provides the vapor barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple insulated floor panel system for radiant floor heat keeps your heat from escaping into the ground and provides a vapor barrier to keep moisture out. The large knobs hold the tubing in place, and the overlapping lips keep them secure during the cement pour. See pictures and details below. See all of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/livestock-supplies\/?cat_link=Radiant_Floor_Heating\"\u003eradiant floor insulation products\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and quick to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR-15 Insulated Rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 millimeter vapor barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-7\/8 overall thickness with 3\" of insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV-Protected Packaging for outdoor storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to hold tubing securely in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlapping lips hold panels together and keep them square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation thickness is 3 inches, the knobs add another 7\/8 inches for an overall height of 3-7\/8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulated Floor Panel Comparisons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"4\"\u003e3\" Grid Pattern for 3\/8\", 1\/2\" and 5\/8\" tubing or 3\/4\" and 1\" tubing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\" x 49\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\" x 49\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\" x 49\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Thickness of Insulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" or 1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 7\/8\" or 2 1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal Resistance Ft2.°F•h\/Btu\u003cbr\u003e(ASTM C518-04)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompression Resistance @ 10% deformation\u003cbr\u003e(ASTM C165-00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 psi \/ 3600 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 psi \/ 3600 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 psi \/ 3600 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerm Resistance (ASTM E96-00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.46 perms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.51 perms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.68 perms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE: Due to ongoing commitment to quality, all specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject to change.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure sub-grade material is + or - 1\/4\" of level to start. To lay the boards correctly, start at the far left-hand corner and work systematically across the floor as numbered on the sample. The only cut-off is for the partition wall. The Crete-Heat\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e Panel modular board system by Crete-Heat, LLC forms a continuous thermal insulation and vapor barrier with tube fasteners all in one simplified step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the panels are down, lay the PEX tubing into the knobs by stepping on it to secure it. It really is a quick and easy process. The symmetrical knobs will keep the spacing even, but you'll need to determine where they should go. Some people will create even heat throughout the floor, while others will concentrate more heat near a door or opening. It's a personal preference that can be easily modified as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor such a permanent installation, a contractor familiar with slab heating should be consulted to make sure you create the heating pattern you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are some pictures of past projects to give a general idea of how simple and easy this system is to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePictures of Past Installations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003eFlooring with Pex Tubing\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"floor covered in insulated floor panels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/crete-heat-livingroom-installation-e1690399536385.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstalling the PEX Tubing\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eLaying out the heating pattern with the tubing is quite easy. The tubing may be stepped on to insert into the panel knobs for a secure fit. It can be walked on once in place without fear of damage.\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"standing on PEX tubing to install in floor insulation panel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-pex-tubing-in-a-crete-heat-floor-insulation-panel.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/crete_heat_pex_tubing_install.jpg?v=1770821985\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePour cement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most labor-intensive part of the job is the cement. With the proper pour, you'll have a 'built-in', very economical heating system for years to come. The ability to heat the slab is one of the most efficient means of warming a room, garage, or basement. It's well worth the effort!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"pouring cement on the insulated floor panels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/crete-heat-cement-pour-e1690399751856.jpg\" width=\"169\" height=\"112\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"cement covering most of a floor heat panel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/covering-radiant-floor-heat-panels-in-concrete-e1690399798598.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"pouring cement directly on an insulated floor panel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/crete-heat-pouring-concrete-e1690399860429.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe result is a warm slab or flooring, depending on use, and trouble-free, quiet, and efficient heating for years to come!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crete Heat","offers":[{"title":"PEX Sizes 3\/8, 1\/2, and 5\/8 inch","offer_id":46884690723061,"sku":"3\" Crete Heat Std PEX","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PEX Sizes: 3\/4, 7\/8 and 1 inch","offer_id":46884690755829,"sku":"3\" Crete Heat speical order","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/Insulated_Floor_Panels_-_1_inch_3.jpg?v=1764108555","url":"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/products\/floor-insulation-panels-in-3-inch-thickness","provider":"Barn World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}