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« Previous Entries Next Entries »Which is a better heating system for a new home – Forced Air, Hot Water Baseboard, or In-floor Radiant?
viper7721: Seem to me that Forced-Air is the worst for allergies. Hot water Baseboard is good but more expensive to install. And Radiant is the most expensive to install, and if there’s a problem with it, you have to break open the foundation to fix it. Also we want to put real solid hardwood floors, [...]
Are carbon monoxide detectors required if your stove is electric & you use Radiant Heat from a boiler?
SeekingAnswers: There is a new law concerning CO detectors. This may be a dumb question, but are these required if you do not utilize gas for anything? My lights, and cooking are electric, and I use radiant heat, where the floor baseboards are heated from a boiler in a large apartment building.Thanks.We want to know [...]
How effective is a radiant heat blocker paint to the underside of a roof?
viceroy: I have a two storied house but only one air conditioner. The thermostat is located on the first floor. During summer the rooms upstairs really get hot during the after noon hours and is almost impossible to stay upstairs. Can a radiant heat blocker paint to the underside of the roof be of any [...]
Have a radiant heating system question about thermostats?
jhnyblayze: I have a duplex that was built in 1960. Seeing as it is located in florida they went with radiant heating in the ceiling. I need to replace the thermostats and all I can find are ones that are for 4-5 wire systems. I need to know what I can do about replacing all [...]
Insulation under radiant floor heating system?
Nancy B: We just put in a hot-water radient floor heat system. We need to insulate under the floor in the crawlspace. Contractor says use bats, plumber says use board-type insulation. Any thoughts?Tell us what you think!
I’m looking for a company that will design a hydronic radiant heat system for my house that I can install.
mcvanhenley: I’m planning on putting a hydronic radiant heat system in my 2400 sq ft house. 1200 on the top floor. 1200 in the basement. The top floor would be floor heated and the basement would be wall heated. I’m looking for a company that will use a house blueprint of mine to design and [...]
How does radiant heating work? Moving into our new house and that is what we will have?
red_96_cutlass: I asked the contractor what type of heat we would need and he said it is all radiant heating. Does this mean no heat type required?Tell us what you think!
Benefits of Radiant Heating
Benefits of Radiant Heating To ensure your home is warm and energy efficient it is important to choose a heating system that fits the room or house size. If the system is too small it will have to work too hard and will be inefficient and expensive to operate. If you are looking for a [...]
What are the pros and cons of radiant heating in a home?
homebuyer: A house we are considering to purchase has radiant heating. I’ve never seen it before and am wondering if it is a reason to pass on this house. I read up on how it works, but have not found any info on how it compares to other heating systems such as gas or electric.Tell [...]
Is radiant flooring better then a gas furnace for heating?
niome22: I Just bought a home and the basement has radiant flooring. It seems to be heating the house well but is it more expensive then a gas furnace?? My water heater is also gas it that makes a difference.Comment please!
Radiant heating question?
me: i am converting an attached garage to a master bed/bath. the houses heat system is natural gas that comes thru vents located in the concrete slab floor, so installing the same heating in this room is impossible. i was wondering if in floor radiant heating in this room would be sufficient to heat the [...]
Radiant infloor heating or heatpump system? Which is better?
halassy: I am deciding on which system to go with in my new home?? Which is less expenive to install, which is less expensive to heat the home? What are the pros and cons of each system? Thanks!Give us your opinion
how much does it cost to use radiant heating for your sidewalk and driveway?
peter k: does anyone have radiant heating in their sidewalk and or driveway, or could you give me some sort of estimate of installation costs and energy expense for this?Tell us what you think!
Does anyone use radiant heating to heat your house?what are the pros and cons?
axismiracle: I am refering to the heated tubing running in the flooring.Can this be the primary source of heat? Is it a comfortable heat? How is the water heated in your system?Please comment!
How does one figure the size of pumps, tubing, and heat loads for radiant heating?
Rick: I am trying to size a system for my shop. 2900 sq.ft. with 16ft walls. 3 overhead doors and 3 windows. Thanks to everyone for helping.Comment please!
Many Physics teachers attribute all radiant heating to ____ light, a widespread misconception?
(Ω): Many Physics teachers attribute all radiant heating to ____ light, a widespread misconception. Light or electromagnetic waves of any frequency will ____ surfaces which absorb it. IR light from the sun only accounts for 50% of the heating of the Earth, the rest is caused by _____ _____. Ice cubes emit mostly ____ waves. [...]
What are the best radiant heating pipes for underfloor heating?
babygurrlxoxo: I want to buy a radiant heating pipe. I heard of Pex and Alupex and know that copper ones are horrible to use. Do you know many companies names of radiant heating pipes or a webstite that will help my? I want to install them underfloor and need your help to choose the best [...]
How do radiant heating systems work?
rocknmetal_kewl: Like the coils in Lambeau Stadium.Give us your opinion
How do you check for leaks in a radiant floor heating system?
Reo: My gas bill has gone up and I can’t figure out why, except that the heated water is going somewhere. We don’t have a basement and I don’t see or smell any sign of water.Give us your opinion
Can you install radiant floor heat over a concete slab?
flinch: We’re remodeling a house that has a rec room with a concrete slab floor. We do not want to have carpeting and I thought of installing a radiant heat system if that would be feasible. Or would we be better off with just using baseboard heaters? Thanks for your help.Tell us what you think!
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