Radiant Floor Heating
Even, floor-level warmth in every room, no ductwork, no cold zones, no forced air.
What Goes Wrong
Without insulation board below the tubing, a significant share of BTU output escapes downward into the subfloor or slab instead of heating the room.
Rigid insulation board is placed below every loop so heat moves upward into the living space, not downward into the structure.
A boiler or heat pump sized for sea level loses output capacity at Golden’s elevation, leaving rooms short of their design temperature on the coldest days.
The heat source is sized after a heat loss calculation that accounts for elevation, so the system meets its BTU target on the coldest nights of the year.
PEX B is lower cost but less flexible, making it harder to route through tight subfloor cavities without kinks that restrict flow and reduce heat output.
PEX A tubing bends without kinking and is the standard choice for above-subfloor installs where routing through framing bays is unavoidable.
A single-zone layout heats every room to the same setpoint, wasting energy in unoccupied spaces and making it impossible to balance comfort across the house.
A hydronic manifold with individual zone controls lets each area run its own schedule, so bedrooms, living spaces, and utility rooms are managed separately.
System Scope
Every component from heat source to finished floor, sized and laid out for the full house.
Condensing boiler or heat pump matched to the home’s heat loss calculation and altitude-adjusted BTU load.
A central manifold distributes heated water to each loop, with individual thermostats controlling every zone independently.
PEX A loops spaced 9 to 12 inches apart are embedded in slab or stapled above the subfloor under every room.
Rigid insulation placed below the tubing layer directs heat upward and improves system efficiency across the whole house.
Tile, engineered hardwood, and concrete are confirmed compatible with operating temperatures before tubing is laid.
Tubing embedded before the slab is poured or subfloor is closed.
Loops laid while floors are already open, minimizing disruption.
Tubing cast directly into the concrete slab for maximum efficiency.
Why Choose Us
Whole-house scope requires a process that accounts for every room, every zone, and the specifics of your build, before a single loop is laid.
Every enquiry starts with a load and equipment check, so the written estimate reflects the actual job.
Heat loss and BTU sizing are run for Golden’s elevation, not a generic sea-level figure.
Equipment, installation scope, and timeline are documented in writing before any work is booked.
After installation, the system is tested to confirm it performs to the specified output and zone settings.
Enquiries are connected to independent local installers who work the I-70 mountain corridor regularly.
The Process
01
Describe your home, floor construction, and project stage so the evaluation can be scoped accurately from the start.
02
A local partner evaluates the site, runs the heat loss calculation, and delivers an itemised estimate covering equipment, scope, and timeline.
03
Tubing, insulation, manifold, and controls are installed, then the system is tested to confirm it meets the specified output before the job is closed.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost | Typical area |
|---|---|---|
| Electric radiant floor zone | $465-$1,700 | 50-100 sq ft |
| Hydronic radiant floor in new construction | $8-$15 per sq ft | Heated area |
| Full-home hydronic radiant floors | $20,000-$100,000 | Project total |
Describe your home and project stage. A local partner will evaluate the site, size the system for your altitude, and put the full scope in writing before any work is scheduled.