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Very true Pat,
We use two types of underfloor heating systems over here, the first being the type a flexible element that is tied to the rebar before the concrete is poured for the floor slab.
The other sort, is glued to the concrete before tiles are laid.
We also have a similar sort of thing that fits under carpet, before it is laid, but I wouldn't personally touch that with a 10 foot barge pole, the thought of having a hot element under flammable carpet material, doesn't impress me at all.
But back to the topic, I'd personally test the element before and after the installation of tiles or whatever is being laid over the top takes place.
BTW, Kelley, welcome to ECN!.

Heating elements and carpet----Does the system come with a fire extinguisher?

Thanks for all the replies. very usefull information here and thruout the site

Kelley

WARMUP is another brand. It's a 2mm thick cable. very small. it comes in several different size kits wich include the primer you paint on the sub floor w/a roller, tape and a stat. We had an example tile at the counter and it was very warm. If your interested in some specs email me @
westford@e-ces.net
attn: Andy

I used nuheat in my my master bath. I am very happy with it. Just imagine walking into your bathroom on a cold morning and the floor is like a sun warmed pool deck.