How to Install Radiant Heating in Your House

There is another method to heat up your home and make you comfortable in the cold weather. A radiant heating system is a quiet, competent and comfort-inducing home appliance among the other heating systems in the market.

 

Walking barefoot in your house would not feel so cold once the radiant heating system has been properly installed in your home. It is also known as the most efficient way of heating as the source of the heat is directly from the floor unlike other heating systems that are air generated or heat emitted. This is also the best method especially those who have allergies.

 

There are 2 kinds of radiant heating systems, hydronic or sometimes called hot water tubing which is connected to the main gas boiler identified as the wet system.  This system is mostly used for commercial and bigger residential places.

 

The dry system has fabric panels implanted with wrapped electrical heating coils but it is not like an electric blanket. It can be commonly utilized in smaller areas that are not used 24 hours. Whichever system you decide to purchase, it would depend on the area you are going to use it for, the strength that is available for the installation and the cost.

 

Since you are doing it by yourself, materials can easily be purchased over the phone or through the internet. You can also consult a professional plumber to give you recommendation about the suppliers who can give you a better cost but a reliable one.

Here are the steps to guide you in installing your radiant heating system:

 

Step 1.  Position the waterproof vapor barrier unto the subfloor that has been cleaned and is stable. Include the side walls of the space and extend at least 2 inches. If you have chosen wet system, go directly to Step 3, if not proceed to the second step.

 

Step 2. Apply a layer of adhesive that is heat-safe and spread the adhesive to the electrical panels as well. The central supply and the control panels should be connected on wire ends of each panel. To test that it is running smoothly and the radiant heating system is heating, turn on the power. Proceed to Step 4.

 

Step 3. Mount the wet tubing connectors and seating method that are made for the radiant heating system. It can be the wire grid and ties and MDF trenches and plastic trays. Arrange the tubing system based on the manufacturer’s stipulation.

 

Most of the time, it is preferred in a snaking pattern. Both the inflow from the boiler and the outflow from the boiler should be connected to the plumbing. To test that it is working correctly, you need to turn on the boiler through the thermostat.

 

Step 4. Make sure that the adhesives are properly dried up before adding a second vapor barrier. This should be over the tubing or panels before you finish the floor installation.

 

Step 5. Place the finish flooring materials of mortar and tile or a concrete layer at least 1.5 inches deep so that it can be easily polished after it has been carpeted or cured.

 

Now that your radiant heating system has been set up, you can now enjoy a cold winter night or a chilly weather in the comfort of your home.