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1). Get the Most from Your Fireplace Insert
Inserts are usually made from cast iron or plate steel. Generall they have glass doors so you can see the flames. An insert either fits in the opening of the fireplace or protrudes onto the hearth. An insert that protrudes onto the hearth is more efficient because the sides, top, and bottom provide additional radiant heat.
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2). The Do's and Don'ts of Installing In-floor Radiant Heating System with Hardwood Flooring
When considering radiant heat, the reluctance to install hardwood floors over radiant heat systems was from the original technology, launched more than 40 years ago.
With radiant heat, to compensate for poor insulation, radiant heat temperatures were higher than normal causing excessive expansion and contraction in hardwood floors, which resulted in damage to hardwoods and a builder's reputation.
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3). Alternative Heating – Room For Everybody
Tip O’Neill, former Speaker of the House, was fond of saying; “All politics is local”.
The same can be said of alternative heating. WHERE you live is the most important factor in determining which alternative heating or cooling option is most cost effective for your home.
Even if you owned a million dollar townhouse in Boston’s Back Bay, there just isn’t enough room on a 25’ x 100’ lot for a townhouse, small deck, a couple of parking spaces AND a closed loop geothermal heating system.
Article tags: alternative heating, alternative heating option, alternative heating mehtod, alternative heating system, wood stove, pellet stove, corn stove, wood pellet stove, geothermal heating, geothermal heating and cooling, radiant heat, outdoor furnace, wind turbine
4). Radiant Heat and Concrete – Why proper curing is so important
To stop concrete from cracking, the first thing to understand about concrete is that it reacts to moisture. The moisture within it creates a chemical reaction that hardens the concrete.
Many people believe that once concrete appears lighter in color, with a hard surface that it is dry, but in reality concrete takes at least seven days to cure and several weeks to completely dry.
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5). Plumbing System of your home makes living Easier
Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes and tubing for fluids such as water, sewage, steam and natural gas. Plumbing originated during the ancient civilizations such as Persian, Chinese, Indian and Roman civilizations as they developed public baths and needed to provide fresh water and drainage. The piping used to convey the water and waste was often made of lead.
Article tags: plumbing techniques, plumbing fittings & fixtures, home & gardening, wirsbo pex plumbing, radiant heat, taco vaves
6). Warmboard Versa Staple Up
Many people are confused over the choice between Warmboard™ and a staple up radiant heating system. This article should help to set you straight.
A Warmboard™ system combines a structural subfloor with a complex radiant panel into one straightforward radiant heating system. It’s basically a strong, broad, weather-resistant, 4' X 8' sheet of plywood, with a series of channels cut into the top plane and a thick sheet of high-grade aluminum, which is permanently bonded to each panel.
Article tags: warmboard, underfloor heating, underfloor heating system, radiant underfloor heating, radiant heat, radiant heating
7). Failing to Protect the Tubing Bends
For decades, in-floor radiant heating systems have been extensively used in Europe. Many people that have chosen a radiant heating system are aware of how comfortable, quiet and cost-effective radiant heat is to operate.
Yet, with poor design and installation of a radiant heat system certain areas of your home may be cold, while others are hot. To ensure that your system will maintain a comfortable and uniform temperature, professional design and installation by a qualified in-floor radiant heating expert is advised.
Article tags: pex, pex tubing, radiant heating system, radiant heat, radiant floor heat, radiant heating
8). Insulating Foundations
Even if your home seems to be tightly sealed and well-insulated, if you have a foundation that’s not insulated properly, you will experience a large loss of heat.
Foundation insulation can result in lower heating costs and may help avoid water vapor condensation problems.
Poor foundation installation can make below grade rooms very uncomfortable and can result in many problems, to much moisture, radon infiltration, and an influx of insects.
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