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  1. RomanW

    Hearth Query

    Hey everyone, So I'm planning on pouring a concrete hearth, and have taped out the approx dimensions of the hearth on my floor. I've gone just a bit bigger on all the clearances except for the sides, which have 7" more added just to line up with the fauxstone wall. My question is about...
  2. D

    Radiant return cold...

    Our family recently moved into our home. We have a westinghouse combination hot water boiler. Radiant slab on the first floor, cast iron radiators on the second floor. The slab doesnt seem to be getting warm except along on edge, the water temp is set at 180 and the return lines feel less than...