Quite often we are asked “Is radiant heat suitable for rooms with a cathedral (or sloped) ceiling”. The short answer is an unqualified yes!
Everyone is familiar with the concept that “hot air rises”. That’s true. Hot air is lighter than cold air and so it will naturally float to the top.
So, you’ve got your new floor warming system installed – the flooring is in place, the floor warming system has been fully tested as per the instructions and you’re raring to test it out and reap the benefits of a nice toasty warm floor …
But Wait! Has enough time passed to allow the flooring materials to cure properly?
We all want to save energy. Whether your main reason is to be environmentally friendly (“green”) or just to save money, we all recognize the importance of not wasting energy.
Did you know that the very nature of radiant heat can do that for you?
This is the fourth installment of the mini-series Why Radiant Heat Rocks!. In this series I’m highlighting some of the more unusual applications for which radiant heat excels over the more traditional hot-air approach to heating.
This is the third installment of the mini-series Why Radiant Heat Rocks!. In this series I’m highlighting some of the more unusual applications for which radiant heat excels over the more traditional hot-air approach to heating.Read More
In Why Radiant Heat Rocks (Part I) of this mini-series of articles I said that I wanted to highlight some of the more unusual applications for radiant heat that I’ve encountered over the years. This particular one is non-traditional in that, while still a heating application, it’s not one intended for comfort or occupants.
In my 30+ years of providing radiant heating solutions to every imaginable type of building, there’s always several that stand out.
In this series of articles I’m going to highlight some of the odder requests and challenges I’ve had over the years. Some are definitely not your average type project and some have nothing to do with heating at all.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did in developing the solution and making it work for the client.
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With so many different products to use, how does one know which is the best fit for them? It’s not an easy question to answer.
Each of our Electric Radiant Heating System products has its particular niche application. Some are “better” in certain circumstances while others are “better” in other circumstances.
As an architect, you’re hired to design. You want your creativity to flow but you have constraints. HVAC systems are costly, complicated and can impact your design.
An Electric Radiant Heating System can save you money … freeing up dollars for other design elements … and will blend in beautifully with your design.
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The decision to specify a product or manufacturer is a big step. Your reputation is on the line with every recommendation.
We know you don’t make those decisions easily and that you must have a high degree of certainty you have made the right choice.
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