Frequently Asked Questions

How much more affordable is GCS Radiant, compared to traditional poured Radiant flooring?
GCS Radiant Flooring can be 25% to 50% less expensive to purchase, and installation can often be accomplished in about a third of the time it take to put in traditional poured Radiant flooring. 

Is a self-install kit available? Can I buy just the parts I need?
Installation is very simple and straightforward. We offer all of the components needed to install the panels. Since each solution is tailor-made to your situation, your installer will need to use only the exact components necessary for your particular application.

Can I live in my residence while the panels are installed?
Since the radiant heat panels are usually installed beneath new flooring, usability of the space is most often determined by the completion time required for other parts of the project.

How long does installation take, for a typical room?
Your contractor can give an accurate estimate for your project. For most applications, the installation of the Modular Radiant Flooring Panels (exclusive of the finish flooring or other parts of the project) can be completed in less than a day. This approach is vastly superior to the traditional poured concrete radiant flooring, which requires up to three days installation in addition to an extended curing time of up to twenty days. Unlike the installers of poured in place products, CGS Radiant does not bring water into the building.

How can I know if my room is too large or too small?
Because the Radiant Flooring Panels are modular and offer so many flexible applications, virtually any size room can benefit from the GCS Radiant solution. 

Can I install GCS Radiant panels over an existing sub floor?
In a new building or in a new addition to an existing building, the customer receives the full comfort and cost-saving benefits of the product.  We recommend retrofitting existing floors when a qualified engineer or installer has determined that the project is feasible.

Because of the problems associated with installing thin-slab floors in existing structures, some retrofit installations are of the staple-up type. While this approach saves consumers from the cost and disruption of a new-floor installation, it typically adds substantially to the costs of operation.