Radiant heating for Tavern on the GreenFew restaurants in American history have had as great an in� uence on popular culture as the Tavern on the Green on the Upper West Side of New York City’s Central Park. From its original opening in 1934, it has appeared or been mentioned in several movies, multiple television shows and has even played a role in commercial advertising.

During the � nancial crisis of 2009, the Tavern on the Green closed its doors. Nearly a year later, the city reopened the building as a visitor’s center and gift store but, in 2012, a pair of restaurateurs from Philadelphia won the bid to redesign and reintroduce New York City’s famous landmark. The only problem was the condition of the building. It needed to be completely renovated.

Vanguard HVAC Technologies of Brooklyn, NY, was selected to install the air conditioning and heating systems in the new Tavern on the Green, including boilers, chillers, air handler units, heat recovery units and unit heaters. Vanguard HVAC Technologies also installed radiant heating in the terrace, which features a glass-enclosed dining area with views of Central Park.

Viega ProRadiant systems were listed in the building speci� cations, so Vanguard HVAC Technologies installed 1,500 square feet of ViegaPEX™ Barrier tubing with insulated panels, as well as stainless manifolds and manifold cabinets.

“This was our � rst time using Viega,” said Robert Stewart, Steam� tter Foreman for Vanguard HVAC Technologies. “I have a lot of years of knowledge in the business, and basically the Viega systems were very simple, very easy. They worked great. I was disappointed there wasn’t more to do.”

Stewart explained that despite his years of experience he still prefers to understand a system completely before installing it and he appreciated the availability of local Viega sales team members who took the time to help.

“Even though you’re familiar with the product, you still want to have a guideline of that manufacturer’s procedure,” he said. “I did have a couple of questions here and there, which they answered quickly. They were at the ready. If I needed anything, literally within the hour they were back to me with the answer.”

As with any other radiant � oor heating installation, ideally the entire project is on hold until the tubing is laid and the concrete � oor is poured. The faster the radiant heating portion of the job can be completed, the more quickly the rest of the project can get under way.

CUSTOMER: Tavern on the Green Restaurant

APPLICATION: Radiant heating

LOCATION: New York, NY

CONTRACTOR: Vanguard HVAC Technologies

Installing the radiant tubing was one of the easiest things I had to do on the job. The insulated panels are great because they line everything up. It’s a great product to work with.

“because they line everything up. It’s a great product to work with.”

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“Installing the radiant tubing was one of the easiest things I had to do on the job,” Stewart said. “The insulated panels are great because they line everything up. It’s a great product to work with.”

Viega offers complete radiant heating and cooling systems backed with unparalleled support. Whether your project is industrial, commercial or residential, Viega offers a pre-engineered solution that will help you reduce installation time and balance the total cost of the project. Radiant panel systems are easy to install and Viega offers a variety of panel options, insulated, uninsulated, assembled or unassembled, along with tracks and plates. Whatever system you choose to install with ViegaPEX Barrier tubing, you will reduce installation time compared to other types of systems.

Viega’s insulated panels, which Vanguard HVAC Technologies installed at the Tavern on the Green, are a versatile radiant option that incorporates insulation, vapor barrier and a grid system to secure tubing all in one convenient product. Compatible with ViegaPEX Barrier tubing in sizes 3⁄8", 1⁄2" and 5⁄8", Viega insulated panels allow you to walk the tubing in easily. You’ll even save on material cost because you don’t need fasteners.

Viega ProRadiant heating and cooling solutions are designed to integrate with other Viega systems like Viega ProPress®, Viega MegaPress® and Viega PEX solutions. Viega is the only manufacturer to offer press � tting systems in multiple materials like copper, stainless, carbon steel and high-performance polymer. With innovations like our patented Smart Connect® feature, which helps installers easily identify unpressed connections, and our own Zero Lead™ alloy speci� cally engineered for pressing, Viega can provide the exact system you need to ful� ll or exceed the expectations for your next project.

Our dedicated sales groups are highly trained and eager to build relationships and our training and design teams can answer your questions before you even think of them.

“I de� nitely recommend it for its ease of installation,” Stewart said. “To anyone thinking about installing radiant, Viega would be a company you should look at.”

For more information on Viega products, visit www.Viega.us, or call toll free: 800-976-9819.