[Greenbuilding] Bamboo Floor, Radiant Heat and Thermal Mass

[Lynelle Hamilton]

Hi Kenn:

I don't want to insulate, as the slab is insulated and heated (R34 under 
the slab).  I also want to capture heat from the sunstrike.
Given what you're doing, the insulation sounds like a good idea.  I'm no 
expert on which, though. I used reclaimed 4"SM board for my slab, but it 
is totally sealed by the slab, so I didn't have to worry about any 
surface tar, etc on them. Don't know as I would use it if I was 
overlaying with something not monolithic.

Lynelle

On 27/02/2011 10:35 AM, kenn brown wrote:
> Lynelle,
> Were you thinking of using an insulating material under the bamboo? I would
> like to replace a worn carpet with a 4X8 insulating material (preferable 4'
> x 8') (celotex?), then bamboo. Mine is over a pier and beam, continually
> shifting.
> Kenn Brown
>
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> [mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org] On Behalf Of Lynelle
> Hamilton
> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 7:20 PM
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> Subject: [Greenbuilding] Bamboo Floor, Radiant Heat and Thermal Mass
>
> A question....
> How much mass would I lose by floating bamboo flooring over a slab floor
> in a passive solar home? South glass exposure is significant (25%) of
> south wall, but 3' overhangs allow direct sun in December and January only.
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Lynelle
>

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