It’s hard enough getting out of bed on a cold, winter morning. Even more jarring is stepping down on a chilly floor in bare feet. One effective way to bring the warmth in is through a professional radiant floor installation. If you’ve been thinking about including this innovative heat source in your home, here are several factors to consider.

A Guide to Radiant Floor Installations

1. The Process

The two most common types of installations are dry and wet. With the dry method, the heat source is installed just above or below a subfloor. Contractors typically use this version for existing homes because an additional concrete pour is not needed. Wet installations are generally applied in new home construction projects. The heating system is embedded in wet concrete.

2. Where It’s Used

Radiant floor installation is ideal for rooms that have tile floors such as bathrooms. Tile is made from materials that act as perfect heat sources for radiant floors. Imagine jumping out the shower or bath and having a toasty warm surface to step on. Other areas where the installation does wonders is in foyers, mudrooms, and any surface where you would normally walk in your bare feet.

3. Small Space Usage

The heated surface system doesn’t have to take up an entire room. It can also be applied around smaller spaces where feet can get cold. These include the area just in front of a vanity or the space around a toilet. Single, pre-sized mats are fitted for customized accommodation as opposed to mats designed for big rooms.

4. Cost Savings

Instead of heating an entire room, you may save more on electricity bills with a radiant floor installation. This is especially true in rooms with expansive height and width. It typically takes longer to heat these larger spaces, which uses more energy. Heating only the bottom half of a room doesn’t require as much energy and can potentially reduce your utility bill.

 

This winter, why not transform your home’s floors into warm, cozy surfaces? Since 1992, Cowles Heating Service in the North Pole, AK, has been the area’s trusted contractor for professional radiant floor installations. The licensed and experienced technicians specialize in customized fittings for a wide range of room and space configurations. To learn more about these amazing flooring systems, call (907) 488-2277 for a complimentary consultation and price quote. Visit the website for information on the locally owned firm’s full suite of heating system services.