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The
Benefits of Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating is considered by many as the ultimate form of
comfort heating. In the addition to the advantages of Hydronic heating in
general, warm floors provide benefits that virtually no other system can
match.
UNSURPASSED THERMAL COMFORT:
Buildings
equipped with radiant flooring have interior environments that are highly
favorable to human comfort. Unlike many systems that directly heat the
air, radiant floor heating gently warms the surfaces of objects in the
room, as well as, the air in the room. The warm surfaces significantly
reduce the rate of heat loss from the occupants, allowing most to feel
comfortable at room temperatures 3-5 deg. F. lower than with other methods
of heating.
The air temperature at floor level is slightly higher than the average
room temperature. This significantly reduces the rate of heat loss from
the feet and legs. Several feet above the floor, the air temperature
begins to decrease. Most people tend to feel more alert with slightly
lower temperatures at head level. The lowest air temperatures in the room
typically occur just below the ceiling. The result is reduced heat loss
though the ceiling insulation and hence lowering heating cost.
A system
that is out of site:
Most people realize that just about every building in North America needs
a heating system. However few enjoy looking at the heat emitters that are
a necessary part of many systems.
With Hydronic radiant floor heating, the floor surface is the emitter.
There is no need to compromise the aesthetics of the space or restrict
furniture placement. It’s a system that gives you a building interior
that is as thermally luxurious as it is aesthetically elegant
A QUIET SYSTEM:
One of the strengths of
Hydronic heating is its ability to deliver heat without delivering the
noise. A properly designed and installed system is the epitome of silence,
often the only thing you will hear is when the thermostat cycles.
A CLEAN SYSTEM:
In contrast to whole house air movement, Hydronic floor heating creates
very gentle (imperceptible) room air circulation. Many people have found
that radiant systems don’t aggravate their allergy symptoms the way
forced air systems can.
A DURABLE SYSTEM
A slab type system is nearly as indestructible as the slab it’s self. It
is the ideal way to heat high traffic areas.
A SYSTEM THAT REDUCES
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Hydronic floor heating has a proven record of reducing energy usage
relative to other types of systems, both in residential and
commercial/industrial buildings. The savings result from several factors
such as the ability to sustain comfort lower air temperatures ,
reduce air temperature stratification , non pressurization of rooms (
which leads to higher rates of air leakage ) , and the ability to operate
at lower water temperatures.
Savings vary from one building to the next. Although some projects have
shown saving in excess of 50%, a more conservative estimate is 10 to 20%
in savings.
As energy cost continues to escalate, the ability to reduce fuel
consumption will play a increasingly bigger row in how heating systems are
selected. Hydronic floor heating can keep energy cost down while
delivering exceptional comfort. It is truly the bench mark system that all
others will be measured against.
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