Comments on: Live/Work Update: Radiant Heat

By: Barry E. LaDuke

Barry E. LaDuke — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:23:56 +0000

http://www.ultraquietfloors.com/our_company.asp

These are the guys who do most of the gypcrete pours around here. However, any radiant heating subcontractor with any experience can provide you with an overpour system.

Also see my Contractor Friends listing at LaDukeRadiantSales.com.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:02:18 +0000

Unfortunately, no. I’m under the impression that it’s a bit of a fixed game – there are only a couple of manufacturers and they distribute through select contractors…I’m guessing that pricing will be similar across the board. Barry may have some input here, since he works with radiant guys on a regular basis.

By: P. Fries

P. Fries — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:51:48 +0000

Do you have a list of people who do gypecrete or lightweight concrete pumped over plywood flooring in Portland area?

By: Barry E. LaDuke

Barry E. LaDuke — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:07:21 +0000

Shawn: Thanks for the nice mention and heads up about this blog (again!).

Mark: I have a list of heating contractors on my website for a quick referral, but it might be helpful to look me up to discuss your project in more detail. I might be able to provide a little more “dialed in” referral for you.

Give me a call (contact info on the web site).

By: Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:35:46 +0000

Hey Mark,

The concrete work was done by All American Concrete. Overall, I was really happy with the quality of their work. They were on time, on budget, and seemed to put a lot of heart into the project. There are a few high-spots in the finished slab, but I doubt it’s possible to attain a perfectly level floor. Call Kip at (503) 282-3110.

On the second floor, the gyp-crete was done by Acusti-level. They were good too – I’d hire both outfits again.

We did the PEX work ourselves. It’s not exceptionally complex, though I’m not sure I would recommend that path. You might talk to Barry LaDuke at LaDuke Radiant sales. He’s in Portland and can probably refer you to a good contractor: http://www.ladukeradiantsales.com/

As for your comment about contractors promoting themselves…I’d say you hit the nail right on the head. This industry is way behind the curve – many businesses have either no website or very poor ones.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:35:31 +0000

Hello,

I’ve been following along for awhile now and very much enjoy reading and checking out the pics/videos.

I’m curious who the contractor was that installed the pex tubing and who did the concrete slab pour. Was it one and the same? How about for the upstairs gypsum pour?

You’ve mentioned before how difficult it is to even find contractors. They need to promote themselves a bit more so they are easier to find.

Appreciate any leads.

Thanks,
Mark

By: Dave, Portland HVAC

Dave, Portland HVAC — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:44:09 +0000

Looks Great,

Radiant heating is such a great way to heat a home. It is nice for new homes to have this installed because it helps free up space in the home and even takes care of issues of duct cleaning.

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