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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.

  • Create a Custom Craft Room

    Creating a custom craft room in your house is an excellent way to enhance your home’s design, while providing a functional space for the work you love. A properly appointed craft room is about more than just choosing the right furniture, it’s about creating the perfect space that reflects your design style. Maximize storage with built…

  • Follow These Tips to Create an Open Dialogue with Your Contractor

    Choosing a contractor for your home remodeling project is incredibly important. This individual will oversee the project, make decisions regarding your home, and help keep the work on time and close to budget. Before you choose which contractor is right for you, there are several questions you should ask including: What other projects are currently…

  • Know What to Expect with Your Remodel

    Nothing creates more anxiety than the unexpected. This fact is as true in a home remodel as it is in any other facet of life. Simply knowing what to expect during your home remodel can reduce your stress and aggravation and will likely save you money in the long run. Here are some things to…

  • Add Warmth to Your Home Both Indoors and Out With Isokern Fireplaces

    Whether indoors or out, there is nothing like a fireplace to lend warmth, both literally and figuratively, to a space. Do you wish you had one in your master bedroom, dining room or any other place in your home, but feel now it’s too late?  Not so with the latest modular, masonry fireplaces from Isokern.  Unlike traditional…