Floor radiant
3. If you have a radiant system with a screed, is it better to switch it off when you are out of the house for several hours or not?
This question would deserve a specific in-depth study, linked to many factors; let us simplify by saying that, in the case of...
How do flow meters work?
Flow meters, in their most common sense, are mechanical components made up of a transparent element (glass) on which a gradua...
Is a radiant floor, ceiling or wall system better?
There is no absolute ideal solution. The floor and ceiling are surfaces that can be considered from the outset, while the wal...
2. Is cement screed better than self-levelling?
The answer would be long and articulated, as would the 'world' of screeds and so-called self-levelling. Since RBM does not...
Radiant system and wood stove: how should you proceed?
Without going into national and local regulatory issues and limiting ourselves to the scope of the question, we can say that...
What should be done if a radiant circuit (coil) breaks?
First of all, it should be noted that these are fortunately extremely rare events and almost always related to the installati...
Per il raffrescamento serve un circuito radiante (serpentina) a sé?
Il medesimo impianto funziona in entrambi i modi, riscaldamento e raffrescamento. Generalmente un impianto che si occupa anch...
Is there a difference in consumption between a dry underfloor radiant system and a traditional one?
With equal operation, statistically a dry system can consume from 10% to 30% less than traditional radiant systems.
With dry systems, since they are in direct contact with the floor, do you need to pay special attention to loads?
In the case of residential buildings, the loads allowed by the floor slab are always compatible with the loads that can be su...
Does choosing a dry radiant system with a floating floor reduce possible costs/damage in the event of a burst pipe?
Assuming that the puncture of a pipeline is fortunately an extremely rare phenomenon and almost always linked to the installa...
What are anhydrite-based self-levelling compounds?
Among others, there are cement-based self-levelling compounds and anhydrous gypsum-based self-levelling compounds (anhydrite)...
What is the criterion for adjusting the flow meters?
Flow meters are simple measuring instruments that, in the case of our distribution manifolds for radiant systems, are integra...
Does the underfloor radiant system also exist with forced hot air instead of water?
Due to its high degree of comfort and high energy efficiency, the underfloor system was already well known in antiquity; ther...
Is the underfloor radiant heating system compatible with resin flooring?
For the installation of a resin floor, as with all other resilient floors, it is necessary to first provide a load-distributi...
If I want to install a radiant floor heating system, can I then glue tiles of any size or are there specific limits?
The only care to be taken in these cases is that the larger the format, the more the flatness conditions of the substrate mus...
Is the underfloor heating system suitable for parquet finishing?
Absolutely yes. For the type of wood to be used, compatibility with radiant systems must be checked with the wood manufacture...
Does the radiant cooling system create condensation?
The radiant cooling system must always be completed with the installation of appropriate dehumidification machines and advanc...
What does dry radiant system mean? Can it be installed on an existing floor?
“Dry” means that a cement screed is not required as with traditional systems; as is well known, the screed is an element that...
Is it possible to use microcement as a covering for underfloor radiant systems?
It is possible to use leveling compounds—cement-based or otherwise—as a covering for the underfloor radiant system. For th...
What could a possible leak in the radiant circuit of the dry system cause?
Given that the piping made by RBM is certified to have a useful life of over 50 years of operation, in the unfortunate event...
What are the pros and cons of a dry radiant system compared to a traditional one?
The strengths of a dry system compared to traditional screed systems are numerous: from the quick start-up, which is very imp...
Which adhesive should be used for laying porcelain stoneware tiles?
Cement-based or polyurethane-based adhesives can be used, as long as they are class S2. For the types of adhesives allowed...
Does the radiant system require a heat generator?
It is necessary to have a heat generator capable of heating or cooling the water and a pump to circulate it through the pipes...
Could underfloor radiant heating cause expansion, thus leading to the lifting of the covering?
There are expansion joints that must be installed around the perimeter of the rigid structures against which the system will...
Is the underfloor radiant system, when installed in a garage, suitable for vehicle traffic?
Without going into the regulatory aspects of installing a heating system inside a garage, we can say that technically the sys...
In the presence of an underfloor radiant system, is it better to use floating or glued parquet?
Both are fine. In terms of maintenance and ease of installation, it would be better to opt for the floating solution, which w...
Is the radiant system compatible with the use of a heat pump and a photovoltaic system?
As far as the heat generation system is concerned, the heat pump, possibly combined with a photovoltaic system, is currently...
If you want to change the floor covering where a dry system is present, is there a risk of breaking the pipes of the radiant circuit?
Without oversimplifying, generally the replacement of tiles coincides with a major renovation of the home. In this case, i...
Is the Kilma Futura dry underfloor radiant system compatible with a parquet covering, even for cooling?
The system can easily have a parquet covering, provided that the latter complies with the requirements set out in the system...
Is the Kilma Futura dry underfloor radiant system suitable if the room to be heated borders a non-heated room?
The UNI EN 1264:2021 technical standard prescribes the minimum insulation values that the insulating panel of a radiant syste...
When the cement screed of a traditional radiant system heats up, it acts as a radiant system. With a dry system, is it possible to retain heat and radiate it slowly in the same way?
In a traditional radiant system, the screed had precisely the function of a thermal “flywheel”; this function of storing heat...
Does the dry radiant system operate with water or electricity?
Our Kilma Futura dry system is a hydronic radiant type, that is, it operates with water; this gives it, among other advantage...