Why choose Thermalboard over Gypcrete / Gypsum Concrete Pour? 

Our radiant floor panels provide fast, efficient, high-performing radiant floor heat at a much lower operating cost than Gypcrete and other traditional gypsum concrete pours. Give us a call at 866-414-7244, or fill out the form below for a fast, free project estimate today!

 

Thermalboard Compared to Gypsum & Gypcrete Concrete Pour

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Thermalboard Compared to Gypsum Concrete Pour

Pourable gypsum based cementitious material can be applied over tubing radiant stapled to a subfloor by licensed applicators.

Thermalboard Installation

In contrast, Thermalboard is easy to install, cost effective, and suitable for all flooring goods.

Gypsum Pours are Costly, Heavy, and Difficult to Install

 

  • Complicated Installation: Gypsum applicators do not provide project design layout. Thermalboard does.
  • Expensive Freight: Gypsum applicators use the same big trucks required for large commercial jobs, resulting in higher costs for small to medium projects.
  • Not Suitable for Hardwood: A Gypsum pour surface cannot cost-effectively accommodate nailed hardwood. Thermalboard accommodates all floors goods easily.
  • Heavy: A gypsum pour weights 12-14 lbs./sq./ft. often affecting joist sizing
  • Double Plating Required: An extra plate must be installed to accommodate the extra 1.5” of gypsum thickness. Cost issue. Possible height issue. Not required with Thermalboard.

Benefits of Thermalboard Radiant Floor Heating

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Cost Effective

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Low Profile (5/8")

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Easy Installation

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Factory Direct

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DIY Friendly

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High Performance

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Layout Design

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Remodel Friendly

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Light Weight

Installation Videos

Thermalboard
Retrofit

See the installation of a Thermalboard licensed product in an existing home.

Easy Installation with Thermalboard

See the installation of a Thermalboard licensed product in a major remodel.

Radiant Wall: How to Make a Heated Wall

See a Thermalboard licensed product installed in the wall!

Layout & Design Services

In your custom project quotation, we offer our radiant panel and tubing design layout service. This is highly recommended, saving time and money. Included: Thermalboard panel layout, radiant tubing layout, zoning selection and manifold location

How Thermalboard Compares to Gypsum Cement Pours

Better Performance with Thermalboard

Thermalboard is more efficient that Gypsum pours, as shown in lower supply water temperature data below.

Thermalboard has a Faster Response Time

Thermalboard responds much faster than the high mass gypsum pours. Thermalboard provides heat when you want it.

Thermalboard is Low Profile and Light Weight

Thermalboard is only 5/8” thick and weights about 2lb/sf/ft. Gypsum concrete is typically poured 1 ½” think weighing 12-14 lb./sq./ft.

Thermalboard is Cost Effective

Thermalboard is less expensive than gypsum concrete pours for projects less than 2000 sq ft.

How to Buy Thermalboard

Step One

Get a Free Quote

Request a free Quote

Give us a call at 866-414-7244 or fill out the quote request form here.

Step Two

Design & Layout

After accepting your quote, complete our Project Questionnaire. We will begin your layout and design with “Paint by Number” CAD drawings.

Step Three

Purchase Thermalboard

Make Purchase

Once your project is finalized we will send you an online payment link.

Step Four

Thermalboard Delivered Freight Free

Delivered to Jobsite

Confirm your start date and we’ll ship your order to your jobsite.

Why Choose Thermalboard Radiant Floor Heat?

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Cost Effective

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Low Profile (5/8")

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Easy Installation

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Factory Direct

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DIY Friendly

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High Performance

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Layout Design

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Remodel Friendly

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Light Weight

Free project estimate factory direct to your jobsite. 

Fill out the estimate form below or call (866) 414-7244.

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