AboutMorgan M. Audetat Expertise Radiant floor heating. Snow Melting. Boilers. Indirect water heaters. Tankless water heaters. Current owner BadgerBoilerService.com Minneapolis based mechanical contractor specializing in Mod/Con based, integrated heating systems. System design, consulting and technical training world-wide.
Currently designing hot water based heating and snowmelting systems for spaces ranging from 50 to 50m square feet. Consulting fees start at $500.00US
Experience 30 years. Organizations: Charter Board Member - Radiant Panel Association, former manufacturer of the first American-made, wall-hung, sealed combustion condensing boilers, son and apprentice of mechanical & plumbing contractor.
Continuing Education: Uponor/Wirsbo advanced design school 2007, Power Limited License (low voltage controls) 40 CE credits 2005, B&G Little Red School House 1993, Tekmar Controls residential and commercial 1993, Division Manager and Advanced Hydronic Seminar Host for the first Hydronic Radiant Floor Distributor in the USA 1990, Hydronic Heating Association Workshop participant with Richard c. Bourne, PE spring 1988, Master Plumbing/Hydronic/Solar Course Red Rocks Community College 1987.
Education: B.S. University WI 1981, 26 yrs. continuing education.
Licensed CO, MN & WI. Home Inspection license WI exp.
Awards and Honors: Radiant Panel Association System Showcase Award 2008
My momma's favorite son.
Past/Present Clients: References upon request.
Expert: Morgan M. Audetat Date: 4/25/2008 Subject: All radiant or nothing?
Question Does the whole house need to have radiant flooring, or is it possible to do a complete lower level and then a hallway extending throughout the living area on the main floor? We would like real wood floors/carpet in some of the living areas.
Answer You may radiate one room with one radiator or radiant floor and heat the rest or your home with a warm air furnace if you like.
The key here is zoning. I design many systems with a radiant zone for the basement floor alone. Sometimes this is done with tubing only at first, making the basement "Radiant Floor Ready"®. Each area which differs in it's heat source is normally controlled independently by air or floor sensors or thermostats. This can get complicated and takes some experience to master. Zones between floor levels must be controlled and isolated by doors e.g. no open stair wells or lofts. I will refer you to previous posts on floor coverings and zoning.
You will need an intelligent design before proceeding.
