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Thick Stone – Is 3/4 inch granite too thick or too heavy for WarmWire wires?

April 26, 2017granite heavy inch stone warmwire wires

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Thick Stone – Is 3/4 inch granite too thick or too heavy for WarmWire wires?

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Stone is a great conductor of heat. 3/4 inch thickness is not a problem for heat transfer or weight. As with all Radiant Floor Heating systems, a thicker floor will mean a slower response time than 5/16″ tile. But once a thicker floor is warm, it stays warmer longer, using its stored energy.