How Subfloor Panels Work for Radiant Heating Radiant floor heating has become one of the most comfortable and efficient ways to heat a home. Instead of blowing hot air through vents, radiant systems warm the floor itself, creating steady, even heat from the ground up. The key to making these systems efficient and responsive is […]
Radiant Floor Heating Boiler vs. Traditional Heating Systems: What’s More Efficient? Homeowners today want comfort, efficiency, and reliability from their heating systems. Traditional forced-air furnaces have been the standard for decades, but radiant floor heating paired with a high-efficiency boiler is now one of the most comfortable and energy-efficient ways to heat a home. Let’s […]
Underfloor Heating for Laminate Flooring: Safe Temps, Best Underlays & Pro Tips TL;DR (Featured Snippet-style) Yes—laminate can work with underfloor heating when the product is explicitly approved by the flooring manufacturer, you follow all of their instructions (some require a separation/decoupling layer between heat and laminate), keep the floor surface at or below ~80–85°F (≈27°C), […]
Understanding Commercial Radiant Floor Heating and Its Efficiency TL;DR (Featured Snippet-style) Commercial radiant floor heating uses warm water (hydronic) in PEX tubing embedded in or above the floor to turn the slab into a giant, low-temperature heat emitter. It delivers even comfort, low fan energy, and reduced stratification—ideal for warehouses, retail, offices, worship spaces, schools, […]
Energy-Saving Guide: What to Set Heat to When Away TL;DR (Featured Snippet-style) For winter trips 2+ days, set your heat to 55–60°F to prevent freeze damage and still save energy. For short daytime absences, set back ~7–10°F from normal with furnaces/boilers, and 2–4°F with heat pumps or radiant floors. In hydronic radiant systems, adding inhibited […]
The Science Behind Underfloor Heating Systems TL;DR (Featured Snippet-style) Underfloor heating (a.k.a. radiant floor heating) warms rooms from the ground up. Heat is delivered either by warm water in PEX tubing (hydronic) or electric heating cables/mats beneath the floor. The floor becomes a large, low-temperature radiator that gently warms the space, improving comfort and often […]