You then order QK1000 to cover the shop space and QK500 to cover the storage area which allows for 2 heating zones when you get ready to install the mechanical system. You may decide that those areas should be at different temperatures and will want to zone it as such. Let’s say, though, that you have a 1500 square foot building where 1000 square feet is shop space and 500 square feet is storage. You may have only one zone but there can be 4 or 5 circuits of tubing within it. ![]() ![]() Keep in mind that a zone is different than a loop or circuit of tubing. For many shops or garages, one zone is adequate. A zone can be a 30 square foot bathroom or a 3000 square foot shop. We define a zone as an area controlled by a single thermostat. The tubing should be spaced about 10″ on center so multiply your area by 1.25 to come up with the right amount of tubing. If your slab will be 6″ thick or more then you should plan for more tubing for a quicker response time. If your building is not well insulated then order a slightly larger kit and space the tubing a little tighter. So if the building is 1200 square feet you would order the QK1200.įor us, well insulated means R19 walls/R38 roof insulation, an average number of windows, and insulated garage/overhead doors. In a well insulated building with a 4-5″ slab, we plan on 1′ of tubing per square foot of space.
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