Commercial
In spaces with large, undivided floor areas, Mr. Pex can provide even, comfortable heat to persons working on or
near the floor. For example, garage mechanics, students in classrooms, and workers in assembly plants all
benefit from the lower heat stratification inherent in a Mr. Pex system.
As with residential Mr. Pex systems, commercial systems operate more effectively and efficiently with good
structural insulation. Although some buildings such as vehicle maintenance or service garages suffer from high
infiltration due to opening large overhead doors, Mr. Pex can still provide a higher degree of employee comfort
by keeping the floors warm. Some supplemental heating may be necessary if overhead doors must remain open
for lengthy periods.
Many commercial occupied areas, unlike those in residential, may experience rapid temperature changes due to
heat loss or heat gain. While concerns with heat loss are generally obvious, there should also be an awareness
of heat gain. Temperature increase from internal gains (heat generated by machinery, lighting fixtures, or even
many human bodies) may occur too quickly for an Mr. Pex system to respond. Spaces that experience wide
swings in occupancy level (conference rooms, ballrooms, churches) can pose problems for an Mr. Pex system if
the warmed thermal mass continues to give off heat when it is not needed. Special system controls that
anticipate significant changes due to internal gain may be required.
Commercial BTU/square foot requirements are generally higher than for residential. Regular opening of outside
doors (walk-through or overhead) may require more BTU's per square foot than a radiant floor system can
provide without the danger of heating the floor to an uncomfortable temperature to stand or lie on. Localized
supplemental heat may be required near doors to offset the heat loss.
A properly designed commercial system takes into account these factors and others to insure that the floor
heating system provides the desired level of comfort and efficiency.
Systecore Inc.
5975 Dixie Hwy
Saginaw, Michigan 48601
1(989) 746-0700