
In-Floor Heating
Hydronic “In-Floor” Heating
The Future of Comfortable Living
Eliminate the discomfort of cold floors and uneven heat while saving on your electric bill with underground, hydronic heating! This revolutionary plumbing design is perfect for both newly constructed and recently renovated homes.
Conventional vs. Hydronic Heating
Conventional
Air blows out of register and rises while heat sheds and drops down as it cools. This creates pockets of uneven cold and warm air.
Hydronic
Warm air rises from heated floor and is distributed through rooms evenly. This keeps cool air at the ceiling and warm air at the floor for even comfort.
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Hydronic Heating, also known as ‘Underground’ or ‘In-Floor’ heating, is an energy efficient way of heating a home by way of the floor rather than air.
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Flexible tubing is installed in the ground and then embedded in poured concrete
A mixture of water and gylcol is circulated through the tubes from your boiler or water heater
Waves of thermal radiation rise from below, warming all surfaces it touches
Air temperature remains consistent while surrounding surfaces stay warm from Hydronic Heating
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Like any good investment, in-floor heating pays for itself with all the money you’ll save from reduced energy bills and other related costs. Homeowners typically save anywhere from 20%-40% with hydronic heating systems compared to traditional forced air systems.
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Quiet
Without the clanking of radiators and pipes, hydronic heating systems are less noisyEasy to Control
Multiple thermostats and valves can be installed for more efficient zone temperature controlConsistent
Heat isn’t lost while traveling through complicated ductwork. Because of its distribution process, heat remains even in all areas – eliminating inconsistent cold air pockets.Adaptable
Can be easily designed to fit almost any floor plan and once installed, can be covered with most any type of finished flooring materialsInvisible
Because tubing is installed underground, ugly and bulky pipes are not exposedAllergen-Friendly
Without dust-spewing ductwork, fresher air results in less problems related to allergiesEnergy Efficient
Hydronic heating is up to 30% more energy efficient than forced-air heating