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  • Stay Warm and Cozy This Winter with Heated Floors

    Heated floors are such a fabulous addition to any home, especially now that winter is fast approaching. The two most popular methods of installation are electric radiant heat and hydronic heat. Here are some ways to distinguish between these two methods:

    Electric Radiant Heat

    This is a less expensive and easier to install version, in which thin electrical heating cables are interlaced on mesh mats and then pressed between sheets of thinset before the primary flooring material is installed. Porcelain or ceramic tile, stone or concrete are the best conduits; wood (unless engineered flooring) is discouraged. A separate thermostat controls the temperature settings and programmable units are available and often used in bathrooms and kitchens. This type of radiant heat is typically supplemental to another heating system.

    Heated Tile Flooring
    Source: Houzz

    Hydronic Heat

    Hydronic Heat uses a network of closed loop tubing running under the flooring and then back to a water source. Generally, a dedicated boiler or hot water heater, is the basis of a hydronic heating system which pushes water heated to a temperature of 100 to 120 degrees through the tubing. This heavy duty tubing is held in place by a thin layer of concrete and then covered with the flooring material of your choice. Hydronic floor heat is also controlled by a separate thermostat and is considered the most energy efficient of the two choices.  This type of radiant heat is often designed to be the sole source of heat in a home, although it can also be used as a supplement in a master bedroom suite, as an example.

    Warm Up your Dining Room with Heated Floors
    Source: Jean Longpré (via Houzz)

    For more information on the latest trends in flooring and radiant heat systems please contact the professionals at Country Club Homes, Inc. today.

  • Inspiration for Creating a Separate Painting Studio for Your Hobby or Career

    If you love to paint, either for a career or as a hobby, you know that it should be done in a dedicated space. Painting requires specialized equipment, materials with specific storage requirements, and a warm space with plenty of light. Painters often try to paint in a spare room or the cold garage but…

  • Luxurious Ways to Take Your Home’s Crown Molding to the Next Level

    Adding crown molding to a home’s design brings a bit of elegance to any room. The design possibilities are nearly limitless as the molding comes in a wide variety of styles and sizes and can be easily customized to create a one-of-a-kind look. Crown molding helps finish a room and is a detail that sets the design…

  • Not Sure What You Want in a Home? Look at What Other People Love for Inspiration

    Sometimes, in the midst of designing a new custom home or making decisions for a renovation project it can be a challenge to stay inspired. The choices become overwhelming, you want to make sure you’ll be happy with each decision, and you may worry that the house won’t work for your family once finished. Don’t worry!…

  • If You Love Reading, Incorporating a Book Nook Into Your Home is a Must

    Whether you choose to read on an electronic device or you still love the feel of a paper book, a book nook is the perfect way to incorporate your love of reading into your home. Creating a space dedicated to reading gives you a place to relax, recharge, and escape. There are no rules when…