Radiant
Floor Heating
Warmth, comfort, convenience, silence
Radiant floor heating
has been in use since Roman times and is widely used in Europe.
It is an extension of your plumbing system where heated water
is circulated through in-floor tubing.
Warmth
is evenly distributed - from the bottom up - without the distracting
noise of a furnace or fan. Thermostats in each room allow temperatures
to be customized for comfort or time-of-day.
Our
system can be placed in one room, several, or your entire home,
and works with any type of flooring. The equipment may be installed
in your utility/laundry room (where your furnace is) or wall mounted
to save space.
It’s powered by an
energy-efficient boiler, hot water heater and a small pump. Lower
boiler temperatures are possible with Radiant heating, extending
boiler life.
Forced
air / Furnace-driven vs. Radiant heating
| Factors
|
Forced
Air / Furnace-driven |
Radiant
Floor Heating |
| Warm
air distribution |
Congregates
at ceiling height Fans needed to circulate it |
Evenly
distributed in each room & controlled by individual thermostats |
| Energy
usage |
Older
boilers less efficient. Single thermostat can be set too high.
|
New
boilers 20%-40% more efficient. No wasted heat |
| Health
matters |
Impurities
in air blown room-to-room by fans |
No
re-circulation of dust, odors, dirt, allergens |
| Noise
|
Ductwork
transmits noise made by furnace & circulating fans |
Silence
is golden |
| Walking
barefoot on tiles |
A
shock to the system |
Warm
and toasty |
| Living
space |
Basements
often cool |
Pleasant
in every room and area |
|
Time controllable? |
Single
thermostat sets temp. |
Entire
system is either ‘on’ or ‘off’ Individual room clocks/timers
allow for time-of-day adjustments |
| Humidity
levels |
Fluctuates.
Can be very dry leading to coughs, static shocks |
Neither
adds nor subtracts moisture. Stable humidity |
| Investment
value |
A
necessity. Issue becomes fuel: Oil, gas, electricity, etc.
|
Wise.
Increases value. Makes home more attractive to buyers |
Renovating?
This may be an appropriate time to extend your hot water system.
Introducing Radiant heating to your kitchen, bathrooms, or cool
basement dramatically improves your comfort.
New
home buyers
If construction hasn’t begun or is only partially completed, Radiant
heating can be easily integrated.
The
Royal Treatment
| Expertise |
Work
performed by trained and licensed Royal Plumber owners |
| Convenience |
Calculations
conducted at your home on a laptop by a qualified Royal Plumber
consultant |
| Versatility |
Different
configurations possible, based on specifications of top manufacturers:
Wirsbo, Watts, etc. |
| Budget-friendly |
Design
can be customized to fit your budget |
| Peace
of Mind |
24-hour
support system by manufacturer and 25-year warranty on parts |
|
