About radiant heating

Radiant heat save thousands Do it yourself ! If you’re tired of stepping out of the shower onto a freezing cold tile floor, maybe it’s time for you to look into radiant floor heat–particularly if you’re building a new bathroom or doing major remodeling (most types can be problematic to retrofit). DIY Radiant heat is warm and cozy underfoot–in fact it warms your entire body quietly and invisibly with radiant energy instead of by blowing warmed air into the room the way a more typical forced-air heating system does. DIY Radiant heat floor systems are either hydronic (hot water) or electric. Hydronic systems utilize a system of tubes that wind beneath the floor, transferring warmth from the hot water that circulates within them. They require a special water heater. Electric radiant systems incorporate special electric-resistance panels, coils, or foil to radiate heat. Because these are essentially like the innards of a large toaster, they can draw hefty electric energy when turned on. Unless you have great access to the underside of the floor you want to heat, DIY radiant heat is not easy to retrofit under an existing floor. It’s easiest to install it in new construction or where you’re tearing-up the floor during a considerable remodeling project. What’s the Right System? The first big question is: Which type of system is better for your DIY Radiant heat project — hydronic or electric? In the case of constructing a new home, a hydronic system will likely be the best …

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