Whether you plan on building a new home for your family or moving into one, you might want to consider an in-floor radiant heating system. These kinds of systems have a lot of benefits over the standard radiator-based systems and are widely used in homes and commercial spaces worldwide.
These radiant heating systems also have a rich history – the earliest accounts of these systems dating back to 60 A.D. when Romans used them to warm up their homes. Here are two of the biggest benefits of in-floor radiant heating systems.
Better Results, Less Space Intrusion
As with most units, you’ll still need a boiler installed somewhere in your home. That boiler will bring the liquid that circulates under your floor to a certain temperature, which you can control. But aside from the boiler, there’s no more need to figure out where you’ll want your radiators installed in every room. If you deem it necessary, you can have your home’s entire floor remodeled with the radiant heating system included.
The biggest advantage of an in-floor radiant heating system is that it provides better results than most other standard heating options. And all this due to simple physics; warm air is lighter than cold air, so it will have the tendency to move upward. A radiator covers only the zone adjacent to its location, but in-floor radiant heating systems affect the entire room, regardless of its size, at the same time. Not only that, but the floor itself will become warm, and the concrete will hold that temperature for a longer period of time, allowing you to save energy while heating your rooms.
Cost Efficiency
Along with the good results it provides, an in-floor radiant heating system will also cost you considerably less than other options. And this is because the floor itself will be heated, conserving that heat for longer periods of time. Not only that, but there are special fluids used which get warmer more quickly and stay that way for a longer period. The system will be spread evenly throughout your home and once you turn it on, you’ll get the same effect in all of your rooms, if you wish to.
Also, this system allows for faster heating all through your home, meaning that the boiler won’t have to function for long periods of time before there’s a noticeable effect. In the end, you’ll end up paying a lot less on your energy bill and, if money’s short, you can choose which rooms to heat up and which not.
Interested in in-Floor Radiant Heating?
Contact a heating and cooling professional near you to find out about installing an in-floor radiant heating system in your home. TalkLocal will connect you with up to three professionals in your area who will be available to help you when you need them.
