Project Details
- Location: Phoenixville, PA
- Heated Space Type: Basement
- Square Footage (Heated): 312 sq. ft.
- Watts: 4,680 W
- Volts: 240V
- Amps: 20 A
- Operating Cost Per Hour: $0.075 / hour
- $0.60 per day (based on 8 hours of run time)
- Less than $18.00 per month (based on 30 days, 8 hours/day)
- Products Used: TempZone™ Flex Roll, nSpire Touch Thermostat, nJoin Power Module
Full Floor Warming for a Comfortable Basement in Phoenixville
Basements, especially those with tile, marble, or stone flooring over a concrete slab, are prone to becoming the coldest space in a home. The homeowner wanted to install beautiful, durable stone tile but knew they needed a reliable, full coverage in-floor heating solution to make the large 312 sq. ft. area truly livable year-round. They specifically requested a system that would heat the entire floor area, including around the toilet, to ensure maximum comfort.
The solution was the TempZone™ Flex Roll (240V) system. This solution provided full coverage, perfectly suited for the basement’s substantial square footage. The rolls made the installation process straightforward, allowing the cable to be quickly laid out and embedded in the cementitious material beneath the stone tile. The installation team ensured the cold spots were eliminated, turning the potentially frigid basement floor into a consistent, gentle heat source. The outcome is a comfortable, inviting living area, making the basement a highly desirable extension of the main home, and protecting the homeowner's investment in their high-end flooring.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Roll (240V): This twin-conductor cable on a roll is ideal for large, rectangular areas like this basement. The rolled format allows for faster, more consistent installation. It is specifically designed for use under tile, marble, or stone floors, providing consistent, gentle floor warming from edge to edge.1
- nSpire Touch Thermostat: A sleek, programmable touchscreen thermostat that precisely controls the radiant floor heating system.2 It features a Class A GFCI and energy-use monitoring, allowing the homeowner to optimize comfort and energy efficiency.3
- nJoin Power Module : Due to the high amperage (20A) of the large system, a power module was included to safely handle the electrical load, ensuring the entire 312 sq. ft. area is heated effectively and reliably.
- Circuit Check (SS-01): This essential installation tool continuously monitors the electric floor heating system's continuity throughout the installation process.4 It immediately alerts the installer to any accidental damage to the heating cable, ensuring the system is functional before the flooring is laid.
- Thermal Sheet (CZRG-SH5MM-24X48): To maximize the performance and energy efficiency of the in-floor heating system over a cold concrete subfloor, an uncoupling membrane with thermal break properties, like the Thermal Sheet, is crucial. This product helps direct the heat upwards into the tile, marble, or stone floor, preventing heat loss downwards and speeding up the warm-up time.
