Start Thinking About More Efficient Ways to Heat Your Home Next Winter
When it gets warmer outside you tend to think more about air conditioning than heating. That’s fine, but sometimes you can save a lot of money by purchasing products in the off season. So once you’re done making sure your air conditioner is working for the up coming summer heat, take a look at the options for heating your home. One of the options available to you is radiant floor heating, or under floor heating.
It’s generally easier to make this decision if you’re building a new home or are in the middle of a major remodel as it does require you to install things under the floor. You will need to choose between electric and water (hydronic) systems. You’ll also need to consider whether the installation will be embedded directly in the concrete (wet) or attached beneath the subfloor (dry).
Radiant floor heating has been used for centuries. The Romans channeled hot air under the floors of their villas. No single system is perfect for every house so you’ll want to speak with an expert to get their opinion on the best method for your home.
Electric radiant floor heating is designed to warm your flooring materials which will not only heat the floor but then radiantly heat anything sitting on the floor, such as your furniture. With the objects in the room warm the air around them will maintain a higher heat level without needing your regular furnace to run as often. You also gain the benefit of a warm surface under your feet which is great on a chilly morning.
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