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Sometimes referred to as radiant floors, underfloor heating is accomplished with a hydronic heating system. Tubing is placed under the flooring, and a boiler, rather than a furnace, is used to heat water that then circulates, warming the house. Here are five key advantages to using this type of home heating system.
You Get Consistent Heat Flow
Because tubing is evenly spaced throughout a room, there are no cold spots like there might be with a conventional heating system. The radiant heat simply rises from the floor, rather than relying on being blown around by your furnace fan.
Additionally, each room can have the tubing laid differently. More tubing can be placed in the main living area of the house, where the family spends most of the time. Conversely, less can be laid in bedroom areas, where people typically like the rooms cooler for sleeping, and in the kitchen, which generates additional heat from cooking.
An individual thermostat can also be placed in each room, giving the homeowner even more control over which areas of the house are heated and to what extent. This is particularly useful in larger homes that have rooms that aren't always in use.
You Have More Design Freedom
Not only does extensive ductwork not have to be considered in new construction home design, but room design is unencumbered as well. Without unsightly baseboards, radiators, or heating vents in the way, furniture can be placed anywhere in the room.
Your Home Stays Cleaner And Healthier
Without extensive duct work running through your home, there is much lest dust to deal with. Less airborne dust means less dust mites, a frequent allergen, and less irritation in the air for asthma and emphysema sufferers to contend with. Heating vents can also serve as a "rodent superhighway," allowing mice to move undetected from room to room.
Your Home Is Safer
Baseboard heaters and radiators can get very hot. With an underfloor heating system, you no longer have to worry about children inadvertently getting burned. You also don't need to worry about toddlers or elderly people tripping and injuring themselves on sharp, metal edges.
There Is Virtually No Maintenance Required
An underfloor heating system is thoroughly tested for any potential areas of stress and leaks before the flooring goes down, so that's not a concern. There are no mechanical parts to break down from wear and tear, either. As a result, there is no need to worry about the furnace breaking down, replacing filters, or cleaning ductwork. Check out http://www.nathansheatandair.com/ for more information.
Share9 December 2015
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