Radiant Floor Heating
Buschur’s Refrigeration is proud to sell, engineer and professionally install WirsboTM Radiant In-Floor Heating systems. In-floor radiant heating systems are some of the most comfortable and energy-efficient available. They provide floor-to-ceiling heating so you can walk around in the middle of winter in bare feet and still feel a warm, cozy, comfortable warmth from under you. Plus, there are no cold spots with this type of heat and since heat naturally rises, this is the most efficient type of heating possible. Floors become mild radiators that heat objects in rooms, not the air, so the warmth is constant, gentle and there are no drafts.
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Radiant heating controls the rate at which a body loses heat by turning large surface areas (floors, walls, ceilings) into large, low-temperature radiators. These surfaces surround a person with warmth. Efficient and economical, radiant heating systems keep families like yours cozy and comfortable and often increase the resale value of your home. There are a number of radiant heating solutions to make your home comfortable and inviting. Warm your entire house or just chilly areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, basement, garage or entryway. Radiant heat can also be used outside to melt snow and ice during the winter months.
Radiant floor heating systems circulate warm water through tubing embedded in the floor of your home. The heat radiates up through the floor, warming the people, furnishings and air in the room. The warmth stays down around where the people are, not up at the ceiling or lost to the outdoors every time a door or window is opened. It’s a comfortable, even heat where cold spots and drafts are eliminated.
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The Benefits
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True Comfort — Imagine your beautiful floors now warm and cozy to the touch
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Works Everywhere — Under tile, marble, wood, carpet and concrete floors. Radiant walls and radiant ceilings can also create a cozy, efficient environment
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Economical — Potentially saves up to 40 percent in energy costs compared with forced-air heating systems
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Clean and Healthy — No drafts or fans blowing dust, dirt or allergens into the air
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Quiet — Eliminates noisy fans, popping ductwork and pinging pipes
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Increases Living Space — Lets you live in and enjoy that previously cold basement.
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Wise Investment — Makes your home more attractive to potential buyers
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Tubing System
There are several different types of PEX on the market. The PEX tubing that we use is classified as PEX-a or Engel-method PEX. The Engel method is a hot crosslinking process, meaning the crosslinking takes place during the extrusion (formation) process when the base polyethylene is above its crystal melting temperature. Engel-method PEX provides the most control over consistency and uniformity of crosslinking so there are no weak links in the tubing.