Floor heating systems are all the rage for people that live in mild or cold climates. The reason for their popularity lies in the variety of types they comprise of and the unique way each heats up your home. The following are some of those types as well as an explanation of their inner workings:
Electric Floor Heating System
This system is installed beneath the floorboards of your home. It’s built in a way very similar to that of a kettle and works like one as well. It works as electricity is conducted through the conductive cable that is installed with it under your home. The consequent heat is then distributed in an even manner throughout the rooms you have installed it under.
How it works
The way it works is simple. An electric floor heating system is basically made of a wire heating cable that is laid out on the sub flooring, while the insulation board is installed under the surface of the main floor. A pattern is employed while setting the former so as to cover the whole area. This type of heating system usually comes complete with an electrical mat that is then laid out on the sub flooring (under the surface of the main floor). It also possesses an uncomplicated wiring process and is operated via thermostats installed in each room.
Forced Air Floor Heating Systems
Believe it or not, these heating systems were first used by the Romans as their first ever form of central heating. Due to their excellent results, forced air floor heating systems quickly grew in popularity throughout this country and then the world.
How it works
This type of system works when heated air is passed through a series of ducts situated beneath the floor. The air is provided by a furnace situated in the basement, which then proceeds to warm up the rooms fitted with the floor heating system. Just like an electric heating system, the heat generated by this one is also regulated via thermostats placed throughout the house.
Hydraulic Floor Heating System
This is usually used to heat cold water in winter, that is then used either to warm bath water or used in wet heating systems situated beneath the floor. They are also quite easy to install and a more cost effective as compared to expensive wall mounted heaters. However, a condensing boiler is also a good choice for a floor heating system if you are on a budget.
How it works
Hydraulic floor heating works as low pressurised water is pumped through hidden pipes installed under your floors. The warmth exuding from the water permeates the room and keeps it toasty as you turn it on in cold weather.
Whether you feel the need for a relaxing warm bath to ease the chill from your bones or a warm home to return to in the winter months, the abovementioned floor heating systems are well worth the investment you’re willing to place in them.