Save 40% Off Your Heating Bill
With Hydronic Radiant Heating
Hydronic radiant heating, also known as radiant in floor water heating is a big investment but it can save 40% off your heating bill and at the same time provide greater comfort for your family – if it’s properly designed and installed.
People who live with in floor water heating LOVE it! The effect is like being warmed by the sun – and best of all your feet are always warm.
If you suffer from allergies or respiratory problems, you’ll find some relief from your symptoms with hydronic radiant heating because there’s no forced air movement to blow dust and allergens around.
I experienced the comfort of hydronic radiant heating only once. About 30 years ago I went to visit friends who were renting an older home that was heated with in floor water heating.
It was during a really cold snap here in Canada and as I took off my boots at the door that evening I expected to step onto a chilly floor. I still remember my surprise and delight when my feet hit that warm floor.
When I began searching for energy efficient heating for my own home I was happy to find that in floor water heating is making a comeback. Technology has advanced so that materials are now available to make installation easier and to reduce the chance of leakage or other system failure.
I was surprised to learn that radiant underfloor water heating can even be retrofitted onto concrete slab floors and also under wooden flooring, so you don’t have to be building a new house to take advantage of this energy efficient, comfortable method of heating your home.
The importance of energy efficiency is finally recognized by the mainstream media (weren’t environmentalists talking about this 20 years ago?) and as a result the demand for hydronic radiant heating is growing faster than the number of heating professionals who are qualified to design and install it.
In this situation consumers need to be well informed. Many heating professionals and contractors are not yet adequately trained or experienced in hydronic radiant heating.
Until underfloor water heating becomes more widely accepted and used, you, as a consumer, must be prepared to do your research and learn the basics. Only then will you be in a position to choose a designer and contractor to put your system together for you.
7 Steps To Ensure Your Hydronic Radiant Heating System
Delivers The Savings & Comfort You’re Looking For
From my own research, I’ve put together 7 important steps to help you get the best results from your radiant in floor water heating system. You’ll be making a significant investment but if your system is properly designed and installed, the unsurpassed comfort and energy savings over the years will be well worth it.
Step 1: Get An Accurate Heating Load Estimate
This is calculated by a heating professional and is based on detailed information about your house, such as size, the depth and composition of exterior surfaces and the effective R-values of the materials.
Step 2: Choose Your Floor Coverings Before Designing Your System
Some materials allow heat to radiate through better than others. The system should be designed to accommodate these differences from one room to another.
Step 3: Customize Your System To Suit Your Preferences
Radiant in floor water heating is extremely customizable. Take advantage of this benefit by putting careful thought into how you use various rooms in your home and the personal preferences of the occupants before approaching an underfloor heating systems designer.
Step 4: Have Your System Designed By A Professional
Attempting to design your own system could jeopardize safety and efficiency. This is not an appropriate place to try to trim the budget. Hire a professional hydronic radiant heating system designer.
Step 5: Be Sure You Obtain Accurate Floor Plan Drawings
Your system designer should provide you with accurate floor plan drawings showing the tubing layout. You will need this in the unlikely event you need to repair a leak in the system. It will also be extremely valuable information for new owners if you ever sell your house.
Step 6: Ensure Radiant Barriers Are Installed
If you are working with reputable professionals this will not be an issue, but do-it-yourselfers or contractors without proper training in the installation of radiant in floor water heating sometimes neglect this vital component, rendering the system extremely inefficient as the heat is not directed toward where it is needed.
Step 7: Do Your Own Research
Make sure you understand at least the basics of radiant in floor water heating before you get started. It’s not a conventional method of heating in North America, so not all contractors are accustomed to working with it. It’s essential to educate yourself so you’ll know what questions to ask when you’re selecting a designer and contractor.
The best resource for the vital information you need to make an informed decision is Larry Lang’s Radiant Heat: What You Need To Know Before You Sign That Contract Concise, complete, and well-organized, he covers all the must-know details, including exactly which questions to ask to determine a professional’s credibility.
And if you plan to install your in floor water heating system yourself, you can’t afford to miss this valuable information that will smooth out your entire process and prevent you from making costly errors.
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