Everything you want to know about radiant heating

Why is a radiant heating system right for me?

The comfort you'll experience from a radiant heating system is simply unmatched. Your home will maintain a consistent, comfortable temperature all winter long. We can control your new system room by room if you'd like. It's perfect for couples who sometimes disagree on what's the perfect temperature!

In addition to its superior comfort, radiant heating is also cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient. We've watched it save homeowners up to 30%, and commercial property owners up to 60%, on their heating bills. A radiant heating system pays for itself in fuel savings. Why pay more for fuel than you have to?

Radiant heating is safe and healthy. Radiant heating systems give out a constant, gentle, and comfortable temperature. You never have to worry about your children or pets getting burned by this system. Radiant heating will also provide you with better indoor-air quality. Do you find your skin drying out during the winter months? Does you home get dusty? Instead of blowing warm air around the room, creating those dry conditions and all that dust, radiant heating gently warms surface areas, and you, without making a mess.

A radiant heating system will increase your property value. Radiant heating operates quietly (and invisibly) beneath floors, behind walls, and over ceilings, giving you more living space and improving the aesthetics of your home or commercial space. Radiant heating is also extremely durable and built to last.

What is radiant heating?

Unlike traditional heating systems that warm the air, radiant heating gently warms surface areas. We circulate warmed water through tough, durable tubing, which we'll install beneath your floor, in your walls, or on top of your ceiling. The heat then transfers or "radiates" to warm both the surfaces and you. Other types of heating systems focus on heating the air. The surfaces stay cold in those buildings, and those cold surfaces pull heat away from the body, making you uncomfortable. The gentle warmth of a radiant heating system surrounds you with a subtle, soothing warmth that no forced-air system can match. You're going to love it.

What kind of products do you use?

Only the best! We use the highest-quality, best-in-class products from leading industry suppliers. These companies have been around for decades (centuries in some cases), and their products have passed exacting industry- and worldwide standards for quality, reliability and durability. Our experienced team has received training in all of these products from the manufacturer's themselves, so you can be assured of our expertise in their installation, maintenance, and capabilities.

Our preferred suppliers include:

• Buderus (for boilers)
• Danfoss (for valves and controls)
• DiaNorm (for panel radiators)
• Myson (for towel warmers)
• Runtal (for gorgeous radiators)
• Rahau (for heating and plumbing systems)
• tekmar (for brilliant control systems)
• Viessmann (for boilers and water heaters).

Is radiant heating safe for wood floors? Will it make them warp and bend?

No! Not only are wood floors perfectly safe for radiant heating, but they're also perfectly suited for it. You can feel the gentle warmth flowing from the surface of the wood. And remember, radiant heating systems use warm—not hot—water, so it won't feel like you're walking on a bed of hot coals. The wood thinks the sun is shining on it through a picture window.

As for warping and bending the wood floors, that sort of damage can happen when wood expands because of excessive moisture in the wood and humidity in the air. Radiant heating doesn't emit the steam or vapor that can cause water damage, and we check to make sure the wood is just right before we do any installation.

With the right radiant heating-system design, and the correct selection and proper installation of the wood flooring, there's no need for concern. We know what we're doing, and we've done it over and over again, and successfully. Don't worry!

How long does it take to install a radiant heating system?
That depends on the size and scope of each job. A simple radiant heating installation takes about as long as it would take to install a new floor.

Can you install radiant heating only under a room's floor?
Nope, we can also install it in the walls or in the ceilings. And we can install suspended floors and sub-floors as well. The flexibility of the system is ideal for older homes, so there's no need to tear up the original flooring. We have so many options for you, and they're all proven.

What specific information do we need to know before we start?
Great question! For indoor radiant heating installations, we'll find out:

• The amount of energy your current heating system uses.
• The type of boiler you currently have and when it was installed.
• The square footage per room(s) that can accommodate the radiant tubing.
• The number of outside walls and windows in the room where you'd like radiant heating.

For outdoor snow-and-ice melting (SIM) systems, we'll look at:

• The square footage of the area to be cleared
• The type of surface (concrete, asphalt, or pavers)
• The proper, and most-economical boiler size for both house-heating and snowmelt.

How do I get started?

That's as easy as 1-2-3:
Let's talk! Call us at (914) 773-2900. We'll ask you some questions about your heating needs.
Let's meet! One of our experienced installers will visit your home or commercial area to discuss the project with you.
Let's get started! We'll develop an implementation plan and a detailed schematic (a diagram that shows how the piping and water systems work together) to explain the scope, timing, and costs of the installation.

Why should I use Northeast Radiant?
The right heating system is integral to the design of any new construction, retrofit, or renovation. It's so important to use an experienced supplier you can trust to provide a timely, cost-effective, and hassle-free installation. We have that experience, and we're ready to serve.

Unmatched expertise. We've designed and installed radiant heating systems since 1988. We have the experience. We won't be learning on your job. We're ready for your project, whether it's small or large. And we're licensed plumbing and heating specialists, which gives you peace of mind, knowing that we have the experience and the training to do your radiant job right the first time.

Custom-design and installation. We know that no two projects are exactly alike. That's why we custom-design a radiant heating solution that we tailor to meet your needs. And we'll work closely with you, your architect, and your general contractor to custom-design the heating solution that best fits your objectives and your budget.

Satisfied customers. We have worked with a number of architects, general contractors, and property owners. They've relied on us to do the job right the first time and we never let any of them down. We're prepared to give you all the references you'd like. Our goal is to delight you!

Built to last. We work exclusively with best-in-class products that have passed exacting industry standards for quality, reliability, and durability, ensuring that your radiant heating system will last for a long, long time. We won't base our reputation on shoddy products. You deserve quality.

Timely installations. Our experienced and highly skilled installers ensure that your radiant heat system installation is on schedule and problem-free.

Radiant heating experts for all Briarcliff Manor, White Plains, Tarrytown and Chappaqua, New York and surrounding area homes – call 914-801-1061.

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