Frequently Asked Questions About Radiant Floor Heating

If you don’t have radiant floor heating in North Vancouver, this might be the best time to consider incorporating it in your home. It can work hand-in-hand with your home heating system and can help in reducing the costs of heating up your home. 

 

Here are some frequently asked questions about radiant floor heating:

1. Can radiant floor heating in North Vancouver really make a difference?

It can make a big difference to your home in such a way that you can lower down your thermostat by up to 4 degrees and not find a difference in comfort. What is great about radiant floor heating is that the heat is distributed evenly without consuming a lot of energy. If you lower down the temperature on your thermostat by that much, you can significantly reduce the amount of energy your home is using up.

2. Can radiant floor heating systems be installed on any type of flooring?

It can be installed on any type of flooring except vinyl. This type of flooring might not be heat-resistant and won’t conduct heat that well. Radiant floor heating also doesn’t work as well with carpeted flooring as there wouldn’t be efficient heat transfer. The best types of flooring that will work with this kind of heating system are hardwood and tiled flooring.

3. Can this be installed easily?

Hot water type of radiant floor heating is easier to install for a new construction home. For existing homes, opt for electrical radiant matting instead.

For the best types of heating systems to install in your home, you can talk to technicians from ProGas North Shore and determine which products will provide the most efficiency.

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