Questions about Radiant Heat and RadiantShop.com RadiantShop.com is the leading online provider for radiant heating systems. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php Can I use Z Mesh under a metal roof? It is not recommended that you use Z Mesh underneath a metal roof. We recommended that Tuff Cable be used instead. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=10 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com Does your system come with a warranty? Z Mesh comes with an industry leading 25 year manufacturer's warranty. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=8 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com Does Z Mesh cause any floor buildup? No, because it is "paper thin" no floor buildup or construction alteration is required. This is not the case with other types of radiant heat systems. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=2 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com Does Z Mesh use a thermostat? How is it activated? Each system uses an attractive programmable thermostat. The thermostat can be programmed to measure floor temperature, air temperature, or it can be set to be on at desired times. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=3 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com How does Z Mesh and radiant heat affect hardwood flooring? The Z Mesh, and the heat produced by it, have no effect on hardwood, or any other type of flooring. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=6 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com How is Z Mesh secured to the floor? With a wood sub floor, the ZMesh can be directly nailed or stapled through. With a concrete sub floor, the ZMesh can be glued down. Whoever is installing the flooring on the ZMesh can do so as if the ZMesh were not even there. Plastic lathe (not metal lathe) should be used when using tile on top of the ZMesh. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=4 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com How long has Z Mesh been in use? Z Mesh was first used over 20 years ago. Since then thousands of Z Mesh systems have been sold worldwide and are still working perfectly. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=9 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com What if I want to heat my existing floor, can I still use your floor warming system? Yes, if you have access to underneath the existing floor, we can install our system in the floor joists. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=7 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com What is Z Mesh? ZMesh is a 9" and 12" wide bronze wire mesh that resembles screen door material. It is used to add warmth to cold floors, total space heat and melt ice and snow off roofs. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=1 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com What kind of flooring material can I install over Z Mesh? Virtually any floor surface can be installed directly over the ZMesh, including tile, slate, marble, hardwood and carpet. http://radiantshop.com/questions.php?id=5 Dan Davidson <dan@utahcreative.com Copyright 2006 Heatizon Systems