[RWebb]

not much - a local co. quoted me a $22k price - it includes tearout but not putting back drywall. I figure I can at least do - or hire labor that is cheaper than $55/hr to do - the demo.

This co. proposed using Joist-trak to phold the PEX tubing up and spread out the heat. Radiantec has their own items, and those look beefier to me (hence they will spread the heat better and less heat will go downwards). I need to determine the price differential & then ask myself if it is worth it...

Have not heard from the other co. that I had in to prepare a bid yet.

Dan - just leave the radiators there if it is a period house. Worth money some day -- If she objects, cite the cost of removal; that they are worth money and preserve the house; and then build some pretty wooden cabinets/enclosures to hide them.