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  • Winter Comfort: Radiant Heating in Your Custom Home

    The official start of winter is just around the corner. For a more pleasant experience at home during the coldest months of the year, radiant heating is a cost-effective investment that feels like a wonderful luxury. Radiant heating systems integrate a series of pipes or wires beneath the floor. The experience of a chilly Connecticut morning feels very different when you wake up to the subtle warmth of radiant heating emanating from the floor.

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    Cappy Heating

    Radiant heating is most popular in bathrooms and bedrooms but can also be used throughout your home or on your sidewalks and driveway to help eliminate the need for shoveling snow and clearing ice.

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    Autodesk Sustainability Workshop

    Radiant heating is efficient, consistent, and cost-effective. A radiant heating system delivers heat directly to where you need it in your home. It is far more efficient than forced air systems and HVAC designs because it eliminates wasted hot air. The heat generated by radiant flooring warms a house consistently and avoids the intermittent blasting of heat. Consistency provides greater comfort regardless of the weather. The excellent conductivity properties of radiant heating make it highly cost effective. Many homeowners have experienced reduced home heating costs after installing a radiant heating system.

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    Grasso Construction

    To learn more about radiant heat visit Energy.Gov.

    If you are interested in learning more about how to winterize a home in Fairfield County contact our team at Country Club Homes. We are committed to designing custom homes that meet all of our clients’ needs. Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • July New England Home Style of the Month: Gothic Revival

    Gothic architecture rose to popularity from the 12th to the 16th centuries and was primarily used in European religious construction. 200 years later the rise of the gothic revival era signaled a shift in the design style to residential structures in both Europe and the United States. This architectural style was known for its asymmetry and…

  • How Bookworms Can Make Better Use of a Dining Room

    Many custom homes have well appointed dining rooms that feature a large table, plenty of seating, and an engaging design that stimulates conversation. But can the dining room be more? We challenge you to think outside of the box for your dining room design and consider transforming this space to reflect your personal style and your…

  • Keep the Space Under Your Stairs Performing for You

    If you’re searching for a bit more storage in your home you may want to consider putting the space under your stairs to work. This spot in the house may be the prime location to add shelving, cabinetry, or customized storage. Our favorite ways to use this space include: Adding open shelving- Open shelving can be added to…

  • Gorgeous Ideas for Adding Interior French Doors to Your Home

    One surefire way to add character to your home is to install interior French doors with custom glass treatments. These stately doors will open up a space by allowing plenty of light to flow between rooms. However, they can also pose a challenge when you’re wanting to ensure privacy in an office, bedroom, or bathroom. Our favorite ways to…