The center of all remodeling or home interior is achieving comfort and maintaining the right temperature is one of the key considerations in this. From creating a fireplace to installing HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, the ways of maintaining an optimal temperature inside the home have drastically evolved. One addition that can relieve some stress from that system is floor heating.
Forms of floor heating use gas, electricity & so on to keep the floor warm. They pair well with materials that become cold like marbles, tiles, stone, etc. Floor heating is available in many options but electric floor heating is the most popular.
What Is Electric Radiant Floor Heating?
The Electric Radiant floor heating system comprises a series of wires that sit underneath the floor. They come in mats that can be cut and fit according to the shape and size of a room. You will need experience working with electric fittings to install this.
It connects the mat containing the wires to an electrical circuit which is linked to a thermostat.
There are many advantages to this system. These include:
Energy Efficiency
The closest competitor to this system is radiators. An average radiator needs to be heated to approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit to work. The electric floor heating does the job at almost 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Besides that, because of the way it is set up, it heats the floor evenly and reduces wastage.
Energy-efficient houses are on the rise. A shift to such latest innovations can help your clients save hundreds of dollars annually.
Easy To Maintain
Installation is relatively simple and user-friendly. The system has a closed circuit, so it will work the way it should unless there is wire damage.
The low maintenance and 20-30 year guarantee (depending on the brand) make it a preferable solution for homeowners.
Takes Up Less Space
No person would want to install a system that takes up a vast amount of space. This is where the electric floor heating outshines its substitutes.
After installation, your client won’t even notice it is there! It increases the height of the floor by less than an inch. This difference is barely noticeable in day-to-day life.
Versatile With Floor Types
Flooring type matters to homeowners. Sometimes it is the different type of flooring that is the deal-breaker. Not with this system.
These are highly versatile and work with almost all major floor types such as vinyl, carpet, tile, stone, and even engineered wood.
Safety
Since the electric floor heating is underneath the floor, there is no chance of anyone directly touching the hot surface. This makes it a very safe option.
If your client’s house is in a cold area, they might need as much warmth as they can. Apart from all this, there are natural ways to make a house warmer. You can suggest that they install skylights. It gives way to lots of natural light into the home via the ceiling.
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