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How can one install radiant floor?
There are different methods of installing radiant flooring depending on whether you prefer under floor radiant heat or an above floor system. There are many videos on YouTube that can help with your installation either way.
What type of hardwood floor can be laid on concrete heated floor?
An engineered hardwood floor can be floated or glued-down directly to the floor.Someone has changed the original question, or added it to this question, for what reason I have no clue.Question; Can you put underfloor heating under hardwood floorsYes, thousands of homes have radiant heat that runs in between the floor joist of a home.This is done underneath the floor and sub floor and if you where in the basement, when you look up between the floor joist, you would see the heat lines. This is accomplishedwith the use of a boiler. The lines do not throw off massive heat that would cause the hardwood floor to warp or buckle.
What are the advantages of having an under floor heating system?
There are many advantages to having an underfloor heating system. The main advantages are their ability to work with heat pumps, and their no maintenance set up.
When was central heating invented?
The romans were the first people to use central heating in the year 37 BC they used the heat from there furnaces to heat voids under the floors which heated the building. The radiator was invented in 1856 by a polish born businessman named franz san galli and thats when the modern central heating system was born.
How does water mix in under floor heating systems?
A thermally controlled mixing valve is connected between the hot supply line and the return line, tempering the hot supply with the cooler return water.
How does a Roman Central Heating work?
They built chambers underneath the floors. Fires were built and the heat would fill the chambers under the floor. This would create radiant heat into the rooms from the floor. These were called hypocausts.
How can one install radiant floor?
There are different methods of installing radiant flooring depending on whether you prefer under floor radiant heat or an above floor system. There are many videos on YouTube that can help with your installation either way.
Can you place a large area rug over your tiled floor which has radiant electric heat underneath or will the room suffer too much heat loss?
Yes you can, providing the floor has proper insualtion under the floor heating it will just radiate through the rug.
How does radiant heating work?
RADIANT HEATING IS A HEALTHIER HEATING SOURCE OPTIONRadiant Heating is the Better ChoiceWhen people think about heating system options for their home, they typically go with radiators and steam or forced hot air. There is another option that is becoming more popular, radiant heating. Unless you have an old home that already has steam radiators, installing them isn't as convenient as you would hope. Forced hot air is common and popular but when you think about all of the dirt and dust you are blowing into your home environment, it really isn't a very healthy choice. What is Radiant HeatingRadiant heating works similar to a radiator but you do not see it. There are heating coils or water tubing that is placed under the floors and sometimes inside the walls. They provide a heat that radiates through the floors and walls and works similar to how the sun works. Radiant heating is mostly found in new construction homes but can be installed in an existing home as well. Mats of the tubing are placed under the floor but above the sub floor and that is the source of the heat. You can have electric or hydronic, which uses hot water to create the heat inside your home. Radiant heating works best with floor coverings like ceramic, linoleum and wood flooring. Carpeting will decrease the effectiveness of the system and probably cause an increase in use cost.The Pros of Choosing Radiant HeatingRadiant heating is a better option because it is much more energy efficient than a furnace. It also requires less maintenance than a furnace does. Unlike forced hot air systems, radiant heat will not fill your home with dust, dirt and debris from heating ducts that have been sitting dormant for several months. This is great news for people with allergies or asthma. Radiant heating is actually a healthier option.Radiant Heating is Cost EffectiveAs with any system that runs on electricity, the electric radiant heating system will cost more to use than the hydronic one. In the end, radiant heating is much more energy efficient than any other heating system on the market. The US Department of Energy says that radiant heating can slash heating costs by as much as 25-50%. If it keeps money in your pocket and your family healthy. Radiant heating is a better option.
What caused a banging noise in your in floor radiant heating system?
There are several things that can cause noise in a radiant floor heating system. If the system has plastic tubing, like PEX, and the tubing is not embedded in concrete but rather stapled under the floor, the tubing may be expanding and causing popping under the floor. All things expand when heated and PEX really expands. Isolating the tubing from the building materials will reduce the chances of noise in the heating system. If the feeder pipe to any manifolds is constructed of copper then this may also be the source of the noise in the system. Copper must be isolated from the building materials as it expands too.
How efficient Is under floor heating?
Thermoset under floor heating installed is energy efficient and affordable. The materials run in the $260.00 range and installation depends on the size of the floor.
What causes bathroom floor to get hot?
Guess - unlagged hot pipes under the floor. Or under-floor heating!!
How radiant floor heating is installed in your home?
Radiant floor heating, or floor heating, is accomplished by supplying heat directly to the floor. This type of heating is far more energy efficient than forced air heating as nothing is lost through ducts. There are three types of floor heating: radiant air floors, electric radiant floors, and hydronic radiant heat. The hydronic floor is a liquid based system that uses little electricity and is the best choice in areas with high electricity costs. The method for installing electric or hydronic radiant systems are very similar. The wet installation is the oldest form of these flooring systems. In the wet installation, the cables or tubes are laid in the concrete slab foundation of the home. High heat capacity is possible when installing the system in a thick concrete slab. A dry installation is when the cables or tubes are suspended between the joists, underneath the subfloor. This type of installation requires the use of reflective insulation under the cables or tubes. This will make sure the heat is reflected up through the floor and not downward. There is now an improvement on the dry installation process. This is done by using a plywood subfloor made with built in tubing grooves and heat diffuser plates. This can make the installation less expensive and heating more efficient than a regularly dry installed system. Ceramic tile is the best choice for floor covering over the radiant heating system. Other floor coverings can be used, however, it must be remembered that the floor coverings can cut down on the efficiency of the heating system. Ceramic tile conducts the heat instead of insulated the house from the heat. Once your flooring heating system is installed and operating, you will immediately experience the benefits. One the lesser known advantages of a floor heating system is beneficial for the allergy sufferer. Since air is no longer forcing heating through the house, dust and allergens are no longer being forced through the house. The air is also not being dried out by the heating system, eliminating the need for humidifiers in the house. The biggest benefit of course, is not having to walk on a cold floor.
Radiant Heating Repair?
form_title=Radiant Heat Repair form_header=10573 What panels need serviced or repaired? (Check all that apply.)*= [] Floor panel (heating) [] Floor panel (cooling) [] Ceiling panel (heating) [] Ceiling panel (cooling) [] Wall panel (heating) [] Wall panel (cooling) [] Wall panel (warming/towel rack) [] Under desk heating How would you best describe the problem?*= () No heat in one location () No heat in all locations () Fluctuating heat () Burning smell () Thermostat not functioning properly
How is underfloor heating installed?
Underfloor heating is installed by putting heating pipes under your floor boards. This will require pulling up the old floor boards so its best to do this while already remodeling.
Where can I go online to find out about under floor heating?
Under floor heating can be very effective depending on if your area gets extremely cold. I would definitely recommend getting it installed as the job can be difficult and dangerous.
What are two examples of ancient roman science?
The viaduct and under floor heating.
