{"id":545,"date":"2016-02-24T16:21:11","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T23:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmquest.com\/blog\/?p=545"},"modified":"2017-09-25T09:46:33","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T15:46:33","slug":"replacing-flooring-or-roofing-over-radiant-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmquest.com\/blog\/replacing-flooring-or-roofing-over-radiant-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacing Flooring or Roofing over Radiant Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"zmesh-under-wood\"<\/span>One of the selling points for our electric radiant heating systems is their longevity. In many cases, our low voltage systems will outlast your floor or roof! Today we thought we\u2019d take a look at what precautions you can take while replacing your floor or roof covering with our products underneath.<\/p>\n

ZMesh<\/h4>\n

ZMesh is a very versatile heating element and can be easy to work around when installing a new floor or shingles as long as proper care is taken.<\/p>\n

First, the old floor or roof covering must be removed without damaging the mesh. Take care when pulling the nails from wood floors or shingles to not damage ZMesh, and do not cut carpet over the ZMesh. Additionally, the transition plates must be protected from damage.<\/p>\n

Tuff Cable<\/h4>\n

For cable systems embedded in mortar or a similar material, it is often very difficult to replace the flooring without damaging the heating element. Tile should be removed carefully without disturbing the mortar bed, and then a new tile install can be done over the top of the embedded cable.<\/p>\n

Keep in Mind<\/h4>\n

Some additional things to remember for any system:<\/p>\n