Radiant Heat Articles

1). Get the Most from Your Fireplace Insert By : Jerry Cahill
Inserts are usually made from cast iron or plate steel. Generall they have glass doors so you can see the flames. An insert either fits in the opening of the fireplace or protrudes onto the hearth. An insert that protrudes onto the hearth is more efficient because the sides, top, and bottom provide additional radiant heat.
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2). The Do's and Don'ts of Installing In-floor Radiant Heating System with Hardwood Flooring By : Larry Lang
When considering radiant heat, the reluctance to install hardwood floors over radiant heat systems was from the original technology, launched more than 40 years ago. With radiant heat, to compensate for poor insulation, radiant heat temperatures were higher than normal causing excessive expansion and contraction in hardwood floors, which resulted in damage to hardwoods and a builder's reputation.
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3). Alternative Heating – Room For Everybody By : Sam Streubel
Tip O’Neill, former Speaker of the House, was fond of saying; “All politics is local”. The same can be said of alternative heating. WHERE you live is the most important factor in determining which alternative heating or cooling option is most cost effective for your home. Even if you owned a million dollar townhouse in Boston’s Back Bay, there just isn’t enough room on a 25’ x 100’ lot for a townhouse, small deck, a couple of parking spaces AND a closed loop geothermal heating system.
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4). Plumbing System of your home makes living Easier By : Pexsupply
Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes and tubing for fluids such as water, sewage, steam and natural gas. Plumbing originated during the ancient civilizations such as Persian, Chinese, Indian and Roman civilizations as they developed public baths and needed to provide fresh water and drainage. The piping used to convey the water and waste was often made of lead.
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5). Radiant Heat and Concrete – Why proper curing is so important By : Larry Lang
To stop concrete from cracking, the first thing to understand about concrete is that it reacts to moisture. The moisture within it creates a chemical reaction that hardens the concrete. Many people believe that once concrete appears lighter in color, with a hard surface that it is dry, but in reality concrete takes at least seven days to cure and several weeks to completely dry.
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6). Warmboard Versa Staple Up By : Larry Lang
Many people are confused over the choice between Warmboard™ and a staple up radiant heating system. This article should help to set you straight. A Warmboard™ system combines a structural subfloor with a complex radiant panel into one straightforward radiant heating system. It’s basically a strong, broad, weather-resistant, 4' X 8' sheet of plywood, with a series of channels cut into the top plane and a thick sheet of high-grade aluminum, which is permanently bonded to each panel.
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7). Failing to Protect the Tubing Bends By : Larry Lang
For decades, in-floor radiant heating systems have been extensively used in Europe. Many people that have chosen a radiant heating system are aware of how comfortable, quiet and cost-effective radiant heat is to operate. Yet, with poor design and installation of a radiant heat system certain areas of your home may be cold, while others are hot. To ensure that your system will maintain a comfortable and uniform temperature, professional design and installation by a qualified in-floor radiant heating expert is advised.
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8). Insulating Foundations By : Larry Lang
Even if your home seems to be tightly sealed and well-insulated, if you have a foundation that’s not insulated properly, you will experience a large loss of heat. Foundation insulation can result in lower heating costs and may help avoid water vapor condensation problems. Poor foundation installation can make below grade rooms very uncomfortable and can result in many problems, to much moisture, radon infiltration, and an influx of insects.
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10). Choosing the Perfect Home Heating System By : Ajeet Khurana
Heating your house in the cold winter is a necessity. Learn more about how you can choose the ideal heating system for your home.
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11). What Are The Benefits Of Radiant Heat? By : Bruce Lipski
Radient heat is very much like what you feel from the sun: it is natural, silent, draft-less, and odorless.
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13). Radiant Floor Heat Is Healthy Heat By : Bruce Lipski
The older you get, the drier your skin naturally becomes and having warm dry air circulating throughout the house all day takes a toll on your skin over the years.
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14). Radiant Floor Heating Cost By : David Wilson
Looking into radiant floor heating, but curious about the cost? Read on to learn more.
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