Radiant Heating is one among the best, energy efficient and cost effective way to heat a home. There are three methods to heat a room:
By blowing hot air
Heating during electrical appliances
Passing hot water through pipes under the floor
What are the kinds of radiant heated floors available in the market?
There are two kinds of radiant heated floors: Electric and Hydronic
Electric Heating– in this kind of heating electronic coils are used to heat the floor
Hydronic Heating– in this system, water filled tubes are used to spread heat. The tubes are heated by using solar power, gas or oil.
How to install it?
In this kind of heating system to be installed depends upon several factors.
Costs- areas where electricity costs are less than oil or gas, an electric system is preferred and areas where solar system function properly, people used to install a solar heating system. However, either of the heating system can be installed under the floor covering. For doing refiting, the existing doors need to be replaced to install a solar heating system.
Earlier, the tubes or cables were embedded in a thick slab. And now a days, electric cables or water tubing is preferred beneath the floor. Reflective insulation is also installed to heat in upward direction. This is best done by experts. Installing them requires no extra space and only thermostat is visible outside.
What are the benefits?
Radiant heated electric appliances are durable and last for a prolonged time period. It is best for people, who are allergic, since there is no forced air circulation and raised no dust particle. It is more efficient than hydronic system since there is no duct loss. Radiant panels also have the prompt response time than any other heating technology. Moreover, these flooring are available in contemporary ways.
These flooring are the best for bathroom
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