Disadvantages of Radiant Floor Heat

Friday, 9 September 2022 -

Published in JOB Heating and Air Conditioning

Disadvantages of Radiant Floor Heat

At JOB Heating & Air Conditioning, Saskatoon we are eager to provide the best possible customer experience, our aim is to be a professional resource for our clients before, during and after the sale! Our team takes pride in our service knowledge in regard to modern industry equipment and training. We are recognized by peers and offer sales, service, training & installations for residential, and commercial Heating, Cooling and Plumbing systems in Saskatoon and the area. Over the last couple of months, we have reviewed Radiant Floor Heat. If you have missed the articles they were Types of In-Floor Heat, the Maintenance of Radiant Floor Heat and the benefits of Radiant Floor Heat. This will be the last article on Radiant Floor or In-Floor Heating. Today, Jeff is talking about the disadvantages of Radiant Floor Heat.

Disadvantages of Radiant Floor Heat

Replace Old Flooring

Heating and cooling are usually part of the initial design of a home. To install a radiant heating system, once you have moved in or into an older home, is a little more difficult. You have to remove and replace your existing floors. It is recommended that you install your in floor heating systems when you’re in the process of renovating or installing new floors. Generally the most popular choice of flooring is tile, as it conducts heat the best.

Installation Time

Usually a self-levelling compound has to be applied on top of your floor heating system, and this compound has to be totally dry before the floor covering can be put on. The dry time takes around a day or two, if a water -based system is used then installation time is longer.

Floor Height Issues

Radiant heated floors need to be installed on top of a subfloor, so your existing flooring will be raised by about an inch. This can be an issue if you have doors that swing into the room, they may not clear the new flooring. Most people also add some insulation boards to maximize the system’s efficiency, this causes another inch to be added to the floor. The additional height may be a problem if the room is already short.

The disadvantages of radiant floor heat are very few. If you have questions, about options for you property, connect with JOB Heating & Air Condition.