Not only does radiant heating enhance the quality of a home, but it also has functional value by counteracting the negative effects caused by the fact that hot air rises and heating overhead areas where heat is not needed. Radiant heat gradually emerges from the floor, allowing for more efficient and better heat distribution than conventional forced air systems. When your feet are warm, you don’t need as much heat to feel comfortable in the rest of your home. This is particularly important in open-floor plan homes with high ceilings. Radiant heating systems allow homeowners in Weston, FL to use their heat and energy expenditures more efficiently by heating the lower half of a space more and the top half less. The difference is seen in lower monthly utility bills, which is more than welcome in today’s era of high energy costs.

A question many homeowners in Weston, FL have is where should a radiant-heating system be installed. We generally recommend bathrooms, especially the primary bath, the kitchen, other bedrooms, and spaces that are not carpeted. These include entryways, mudrooms, and foyers. Imagine coming home in a snowy day and removing your shoes to find a heated floor that immediately takes the chill off.

Another creative radiant heating application is countertops. Imagine the impact on family and guests dining on your new island that automatically warms plates, soup bowls, or coffee cups.

The two most popular radiant heating systems found in homes in Weston, FL are hydronic and electric. Hydronic systems are the more efficient option because they use hot water to heat the floor through a network of tubes embedded in concrete slabs or in a layer underneath the tile, stone, wood or other floorcovering material. Electric radiant heating systems may be a more efficient option depending on the cost of electricity during non-peak hours. There are also heated mats that can target specific areas such as around the toilet or in front of the vanity if a whole home or floor option is not viable.