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Pros
and Cons to Underfloor Heating
 The majority of us
would love to have the luxury of underfloor
heating through out our homes. Imagine getting
out of bed on cold winter mornings and stepping
onto warm floors. Underfloor heating has been
very popular in England and Europe for several
years and is now just gaining popularity in the
United States. However, underfloor heating is
not new, in fact Frank Lloyd Wright also used
radiant heating in many of the
homes he built in the 1930s.
The prime reason so many people are falling back
in love with underfloor radiant heating is the
comfort it supplies. With radiant heating, there
aren’t any hot or cold spots in a room, the
temperatures are constant with only a 2 to 4
degree difference between the floor and ceiling.
Another reason is that underfloor heating does
not require ducts or vents, so dust is not
circulated through the house. This is very
beneficial for allergy suffers. In addition,
because there are not ducts or vents, the system
is absolutely silent.
Possible the greatest benefit of underfloor
heating is that it is energy efficient, saving
homeowners on the average of 20 to 40% on their
energy bills.
However, if you are retrofitting your home, the
installation can be quite costly making it very
difficult for the average homeowner to afford.
Another
drawback with underfloor heating is that it
takes considerably longer to feel the warmth
when compared to traditional systems. It also
will not cool down immediately. Another problem
and possible the largest one concerns homeowners
who also want to install beautiful hardwood
floors. With underfloor heating, if the systems
are not installed correctly, then there is a
risk of the hardwood flooring cracking.
Therefore, if you want hardwood floors and
underfloor heating, then it may be best to hire
a professional contractor to install both the
heating system and your hardwood floors.
Even with the few drawbacks of underfloor
heating has, thousands of people every year
convert form traditional heating systems to
underfloor heating. After all, it is a system
that is affordable, comfortable, energy
efficient, and clean, making it a great way to
stay warm and cozy all winter.
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