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    harwaaah Posts: 11, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 14, 2009, 01:39 PM
    infloor heat / floor covering
    Which is has a lower r-value - wood laminate or thin carpeting? I am wanting to choose the less insulating covering that will help my infloor heat work most efficiently.

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    Mikie D Posts: 45, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 14, 2009, 02:51 PM

    If radiant heat penetrates tile and stone its not even an issue. MikieD

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