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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 Master Suite Retreat with Large Closets, Deep Tubs, and Fireplaces

    New home design trends indicate that your master suite is more than a place to sleep and store your clothes. The master suite should be a retreat, a place of solace to unwind from a hectic and stressful day. Consider the following when designing your master suite: Add a cozy sitting area with a fireplace as a place…

  • Artful Ways to Accessorize Your Fairfield County Home

    At Country Club Homes, Inc. we love homes that have built in details to help you accessorize and personalize your home. Here are some of our favorite ideas for home design that gives you a place for your home decor: Mudrooms – Mudrooms are the first place many people will see when entering your home,…

  • Surrounding Your Fairfield County Home with a Pretty Fence

    Beautiful, custom-built fences can add both beauty and value to your property.  Whether you are using fences to keep your pool safe, to keep deer out of your yard or garden, or simply to add a decorative element to your property, there are a few considerations you should keep in mind in the design process.  Here…

  • Relax in a Freestanding Soaking Tub

    Connecticut homeowners who are planning a bathroom remodel should consider installing a freestanding tub. Freestanding tubs are one of the bathroom design trends that can set the theme and focal point of the room. The style of the tub can create a vintage, contemporary or traditional look depending upon the style of tub chosen, and and can…