One of the most advantageous styles of heating systems is radiant flooring.
- Heated floors provide all sorts of unique benefits.
The system starts witn a boiler installed in the basement. Boilers are normally quite compact, quite and reliable. They tend to last longer than most other styles of heating systems. The boilers heats up water and sends it through a series of pipes. Those pipes are concealed beneath the floor. As the water travels through the hidden ssytem, heat spreads evenly across the floor. There are no chilly spots, drafts or unpleasant temperature fluctations. The temperature from floor to ceiling normally doesn’t vary more than three degrees from the thermostat setting. Because the heated floors utilize a closed loop system, new water doesn’t need to be added. Air contaminants aren’t a concern. In fact, hydronic radiant flooring is often recommended for anyone who suffers from asthma, allergies or respiratory infection. I like that the equipment takes up no living space, doesn’t detract from aesthetics and I’m not forced to arrange furniture to accommodate a series of vents. Heated loors are wonderfully clean, silent and won’t dry out the air. They provide a more gentle and pleasant comfort. Since water heats up more quickly and retains heat longer than air, a hydronic system tends to be especially energy efficient. With radiant flooring, setting up zone control is easy and another way to further cut costs. My husband and I are super happy with our radiant flooring system. We love walking barefoot in the winter. It’s a pleasure to step out of the shower onto a perfectly warm floor.
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