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1. #LOOPCAD LAYOUT RADIANT HEAT INSTALL#
2. #LOOPCAD LAYOUT RADIANT HEAT UPGRADE#
3. #LOOPCAD LAYOUT RADIANT HEAT PLUS#
4. #LOOPCAD LAYOUT RADIANT HEAT FREE#

However, the system will require more time to heat padded surfaces like carpeting.

#LOOPCAD LAYOUT RADIANT HEAT PLUS#

Many electric systems use heated underfloor mats.Īnother big plus of radiant heat floors is their ability to go under most types of flooring, including wood, carpet, stone, tile and laminates. Electric Systems are available from Schluter, Electro Plastics, Warmly Yours, NuHeat, SunTouch, FlorHeat and EGS/EasyHeat. They work well in many single-room remodeling projects because many existing homes have electric heat, so it’s easier to maintain the same energy source.

#LOOPCAD LAYOUT RADIANT HEAT INSTALL#

Electric systems are typically easier to install than hydronic systems. These systems are often used to heat small areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and entryways. (photo courtesy Uponor-Wirsbo)Įlectric systems use mortar-embedded cable or thin under-floor mats that are wired to work much like electric blankets. This diagram shows the components of a hydronic system, as well as the variety of finished flooring materials that can be installed on top. Wirsbo and Watts Radiant are two leading manufacturers of hydronic systems. Hydronic systems can be powered by gas, oil, electricity or solar energy, making them more flexible and economical than electrical systems for whole-house applications. These systems are often installed in whole-house new-construction applications. The flowing hot water is what provides the floor’s pervasive warmth. Hydronic systems generally feature 1/2-inch under-floor flexible polyethylene pipe that carries hot water across the floor. Radiant heat flooring is available in two types: electric and hydronic. The technology for radiant heat flooring came to the United States from Europe, where it has been used in home construction for many years. The direct of heat of radiant floor systems reduces the dust and allergy problems associated with the drafts of a forced-air system.

#LOOPCAD LAYOUT RADIANT HEAT FREE#

And because these systems are free of the drafts associated with traditional ducted heating systems, they also keep indoor air cleaner by not circulating dust like forced-air systems do. The Radiant Panel Association (RPA), a trade organization for the radiant heating industry, estimates that these systems can reduce a home’s energy usage by 25 to 30 percent when compared to forced-air systems, because they use direct heat rather than air currents. Plus, radiant heat floor systems offer the popular combination of comfort and energy efficiency. It can bring the feel of summer to your home during the cold seasons, making the living space comfortable enough for shorts and bare feet in the middle of winter. A heated floor coupled with a 70-degree air temperature does a great job warming you up from head to toe. On the other hand, if your entire floor is heated to 72 degrees, then this large heated surface will radiate heat outward to all areas of the room. These surrounding elements include your floors, walls and ceilings, all of which are colder than the air temperature and draw heat away from your body. Have you ever noticed that no matter how warm your house is, if your feet are cold then you feel cold all over? Even if the air in your house hovers around the 70-degree mark, that warm air is attempting to heat everything surrounding it to that temperature.

#LOOPCAD LAYOUT RADIANT HEAT UPGRADE#

This is a free upgrade for licensed users with an active subscription. LoopCAD 2016 has been released and is now available for download.