Radiant Floor Heating – A Cost Effective Green Alternative that Works
Picture yourself waking up on a chilly morning. Instead of reaching for the slippers, you are able to
place your feet on a warm carpeted floor. With every step, the warmth remains constant, radiating up
into the room to warm the air and environment. This scenario can be possible with radiant floor
heating, a genuine alternative to traditional forced-air systems. These specially designed adhesive mats with protected heating cables can be installed under
any type of flooring to produce a clean efficient method to heat the home. This can be use as a primary
or secondary source of heat. Not only is it energy efficient, but it reduces air-borne allergens that can be
transferred through a duct heating system.
There are two types of radiant floor heating mats that can be used in the home. One type of mat is
called the Quickmat. This is a self adhesive mat made from quality materials that is used under tile or
stone flooring. Another type of mat is called the NetMat. This is used under carpet or wood and can
also be used in floor joists. Each room has its own programmable thermostat. This adds to energy
savings by being able to turn down rooms that are not being used. The cost of using a mat is equal to
the amount of energy used by one light bulb.
Radiant floor heating can be used in kitchens, bathrooms basements and garages. There is even a snow
melting mat that can be used under the walkway. The heat from this mat will melt snow and ice,
making the walkway safe again in the winter. The value of radiant floor heating cannot be
underestimated. The low cost and ease of installation also make floor heating the perfect solution for
remodeling needs. Expensive energy depleting heat sources can be replaced with energy saving
“Green” sources, saving on money while improving the environment.
Radiant Floor Heating can not only dramatically reduce heating bills, but will also add to the
value of the home. Everyone looks to the future for cost effective solutions that can save money and
resources. Radiant floor heating is one such resource. When buying a home, energy expense can be a
determining factor. The affordability and warmth provided by this method would be an important
investment for the new home buyer. Just walking onto a warm heated floor instead of a cold drafty
room would make anyone want to own or install the radiant floor heating system.
Because the system only warms the floor when your thermostat calls for heat, it uses energy efficiently compared with running a furnace or space heater to warm an entire room. U.S. Floor Heating provides a free custom layout with every quote, so you know exactly how much cable or mat your space needs before you commit to a system.