How to Calculate Heat Loss in a House
This article will serve as a non-technical guide to a heat audit and how to calculate heat loss in a house with the help of the heat loss formula.
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Improving the Efficiency of Your Home
Understanding the Recommended BTU Values of Floor Heating
Radiant floor heating is an efficient and comfortable heating option for contemporary properties but it’s important to make sure your chosen system will provide enough warmth in a space. To assist with this, knowing how many BTUs per square foot you should plan for is a good idea. So, in this article we’ll explore: What
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10 Effective Solutions to Keep a House Warm Without Central Heat
It may seem as though central heat is necessary to keep your home warm in colder months, though there are indeed effective alternate solutions. Installing and repeatedly using central heating systems can lead to high expenses as it runs throughout your entire home. There are better cost and energy-efficient heating options, such an underfloor radiant heating, that may even provide greater flexibility in ensuring comfort within your home. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need
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6 Energy-Efficient Ways to Heat a Garage
A garage provides a great space for storing things, such as cars and items that can’t be kept in the house. They are also a great space to convert into a workshop, gym, or warm playroom for kids during the colder seasons. While the garage can be used for various reasons based on your preferences, an underfloor heating system would be ideal for keeping the space warm for maintenance and comfort purposes. In this
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The Benefits of the Terra WiFi Thermostat for Floor Heating Systems
All underfloor heating systems require the use of dedicated heat controls to provide the correct level of warmth for your home, at the right time for you. In this guide, we’ll explore the many benefits of managing your home’s heating needs using the Terra WiFi Thermostat, a Smart heating controller that can improve your system’s
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The Benefits of Multi-Zone Floor Heating
As energy prices rise, assessing your home’s heating system to ensure it is running at its most efficient is a great way to reduce costs. In this guide, we’ll discover the many benefits of creating a ‘multi-zone’ floor heating system in a property – a smarter method of heating that can cut your energy bills
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Benefits of Radiant Floor Heating for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers
Asthma is one of the most common and expensive diseases in the country, with over 27 million people, or 1 in 12 people, diagnosed with the disease, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The number of people suffering from allergies has also increased over the years, with over 100 million people
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Conducting Heat Loss Calculations for Radiant Floor Heating System Sizing
Heat loss is inevitable. No matter how well-designed and insulated, every home will lose some heat. Even with a highly efficient type of heating system, like radiant heating, there is some level of heat loss. Fortunately, calculating and fixing heat loss isn’t difficult. By calculating the heat loss, you can better design the heating system
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Ensuring Proper Maintenance and Care for Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Radiant heat flooring is a great investment for any home. It heats a home from the floor up to provide a healthier, more efficient form of heating compared to traditional options, like forced air systems. With radiant heat, cold spots are eliminated, as is the need for bulky equipment like ductwork, heat pumps, and radiators.
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Understanding Heat Transfer and Efficiency
Have you ever wondered why you are sometimes still cold in the winter despite having the heat on? You can experience it even in new construction, which can be frustrating. The best way to fight it is to know your heat loss levels and take steps to reduce it as much as possible. What is
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