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Will radiant floor Heating damage hardwood floors?
If not installed and controlled properly, radiant Heating can harm wood floors. However, a low temperature constant circulation Viega Climate Panel System installed by one of our trained contractors is designed to work safely and successfully with wood flooring. The floor surface temperature of a radiant Heating system does not get above 85°F. A typical sunroom floor with the sun shining on it gets hotter than a properly controlled radiant system ever makes it.
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Can I use my existing water heater or do I need a boiler?
Economical use of a water heater depends on the size of the radiant floor Heating system you are planning. If used, a heat exchanger would be required to keep the potable water system and the closed loop radiant system separated. Your Heating professional will be able to advise you on the pros and cons of different hot water sources.
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Can I use radiant Heating to heat my entire house?
Absolutely. We often hear from people who regret not Heating their entire house with a radiant system. It is easier and more economical to install a radiant system all at once than to go back in at a later date to patch in radiant heat where it had not been installed originally. Your Heating professional will do a heat loss calculation for the house. The need for supplementary heat is a rare exception.
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What are the benefits of radiant heat over forced air?
Radiant floor Heating offers the homeowner many benefits among which are:
More comfort first and foremost.
Healthier - no dust or allergens being blown around.
Higher operating efficiency due to low water temperatures and the heat being where the people are rather than at the ceiling.
Quieter because there are no fans or blowers.
Less maintenance, no filters or ducts or baseboard to clean.
Decorating freedom without constraints of vents, returns or baseboard units.
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What are the costs involved?
The installation cost of a radiant floor Heating system will be more than a hot air or baseboard Heating system. However, the operating cost of a radiant floor Heating system will be less than a hot air or baseboard Heating system. The choice is whether to buy the ultimate form of Heating comfort in a quieter, hidden and highly reliable system while increasing the house value. A Viega radiant Heating system is an investment in comfort.
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Will radiant heat cause my wood flooring to warp?
No, wood flooring is a very common, practical, and beautiful choice for a radiant floor system. In fact, installing a wood floor over a radiant heat system is not much different from laying a typical wood floor. For solid wood flooring, strips 3 inches wide or less are recommended. Faux wood products generally are made to withstand lower heat, so be sure to check with your product manufacturer for radiant installation specifications. For this and many other reasons, good communication between all members of your installation team is essential.
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