Like the add on. Love the post and beams. Wish the foundation slab was anchored in the ground in at least four spots to prevent it from moving. I think a flood , mud slide, earthquake, twister, or hurricane could move it.
I really wouldn’t think so. As long as you have proper drainage the water would mostly drain out and anything left would likely evaporate. Also, at least during cold months (when you’re using the heating system for its intend purpose) then the heated air flowing through the pipes would dry up any water. Just one man’s opinion!
The built in electric resistance furnace is a deal breaker. Tried contacting Legalett to inquire if the system could be integrated with an air source heat pump which would heat AND cool the slab far more efficiently but was ghosted
From what I heard in the video, they used a water to air heat exchanger and an on demand water heater to provide heat in this build. Legalett does offer electric resistance furnace solutions as you mentioned and I heard they were working on heat pump solutions.
LOVE this awesome discovery, but I've got questions... - Can it help save money on heating bill? If so, how? - can the frost-protected foundation be combined with solar panels on the roof to provide more energy for less money on energy bill? - can the foundation defend against frozen pipes?
How does this pass local council rules when it does not have a ring of cement with rebar installed. This building would move some distance during any earthquake. Although that could be an advantage and is used in Japan, in New Zealand we would not be able to use this system built that way.
@@conex8642 they connected air flow heated floors to the boiler heating water for them. With the boiler it could be much cheaper to run tubes with water in floors. Running air in floors makes sense only if you have thermal solar panels which heat air and not for leaving spaces. What they are trying to do is to sale you expensive idea
@@andreycham4797 Ok. I am looking at doing an air-heated floor with the in-slab electric heater. I may also add solar panels. But the whole thing is getting expensive.
@@conex8642on a brand new house I would install air to water heat pump for cold climate with heated floors then you could heat floors only during warm part of a day not at night
I am not so sure it is more expensive but it has advantages over a water system. For a start, anything penetrating the pipes during construction would not affect it still working.
Like the add on. Love the post and beams. Wish the foundation slab was anchored in the ground in at least four spots to prevent it from moving. I think a flood , mud slide, earthquake, twister, or hurricane could move it.
@paddy2579 you don't ever want to cool the slab as it can cause condensation and create mold issues.
Can this foundation type be used for an ICF or SIPS panel home?
I don't understand how the Radiant Water system is producing warm air for the slab. Seems like you skipped something.
This is not a water system.. look up matt risingers video on the build show… big pipes blowing hot air through the slab… no risk of freeze thaw
How much concrete needs to be on top of the 4" geothermal pipe?
If in a garage can you spray wash the floors with water or would it ruin the heating system.
I really wouldn’t think so. As long as you have proper drainage the water would mostly drain out and anything left would likely evaporate. Also, at least during cold months (when you’re using the heating system for its intend purpose) then the heated air flowing through the pipes would dry up any water. Just one man’s opinion!
The built in electric resistance furnace is a deal breaker. Tried contacting Legalett to inquire if the system could be integrated with an air source heat pump which would heat AND cool the slab far more efficiently but was ghosted
From what I heard in the video, they used a water to air heat exchanger and an on demand water heater to provide heat in this build. Legalett does offer electric resistance furnace solutions as you mentioned and I heard they were working on heat pump solutions.
@@user-vp1sc7tt4m @paddy you don't want to cool the slab as it causes condensation which can result in moisture and mold issues
LOVE this awesome discovery, but I've got questions...
- Can it help save money on heating bill? If so, how?
- can the frost-protected foundation be combined with solar panels on the roof to provide more energy for less money on energy bill?
- can the foundation defend against frozen pipes?
How does this pass local council rules when it does not have a ring of cement with rebar installed. This building would move some distance during any earthquake. Although that could be an advantage and is used in Japan, in New Zealand we would not be able to use this system built that way.
What is the point ? You installed the more experience system and do not use its advantage
please explain.
@@conex8642 they connected air flow heated floors to the boiler heating water for them. With the boiler it could be much cheaper to run tubes with water in floors. Running air in floors makes sense only if you have thermal solar panels which heat air and not for leaving spaces. What they are trying to do is to sale you expensive idea
@@andreycham4797 Ok. I am looking at doing an air-heated floor with the in-slab electric heater. I may also add solar panels. But the whole thing is getting expensive.
@@conex8642on a brand new house I would install air to water heat pump for cold climate with heated floors then you could heat floors only during warm part of a day not at night
I am not so sure it is more expensive but it has advantages over a water system. For a start, anything penetrating the pipes during construction would not affect it still working.