When considering a home remodel or retrofit, incorporating radiant floor heating is a smart and strategic investment that goes beyond just resale value. Modern heating systems offer a range of benefits that not only enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of your home but also contribute to healthier indoor living. Here are some of the main reasons:
Radiant heating provides consistent warmth from the ground up across all areas of your home.
Unlike traditional forced air systems, which can create hot and cold spots, radiant floor heating evenly distributes warmth, ensuring every corner of the house remains cozy.
Due to the way radiant heat works—heating objects and people directly, rather than simply warming the air—it operates much more efficiently than traditional heating systems. This leads to lower energy consumption and can significantly reduce your monthly utility bills.
Radiant heating doesn’t rely on air circulation to distribute heat, which means fewer airborne particles of dust, pollen, airborne viruses or pet dander are kicked up into the air. This results in a much cleaner, healthier environment with better indoor air quality, ideal for individuals with allergies or respiratory sensitivities.
With radiant heating, there are no noisy fans or blowers like in traditional forced-air systems. This creates a quieter, more peaceful home environment and a better night’s sleep, free from the disruptions caused by the mechanical hum of conventional heaters turning on and off.
Since radiant heating is installed beneath the floor, it eliminates the need for floor registers, baseboard radiators, or wall-mounted units. This opens up unlimited design possibilities, allowing you to arrange furniture and décor without having to worry about heating elements obstructing your vision or usable space. Rooms with vaulted ceilings can benefit from radiant heating without the energy loss associated with forced air heating, which often rises to the ceiling and fails to heat the lower areas effectively.
By incorporating radiant floor heating into your remodel, you’re not only adding value to your home but also improving your quality of life. From better air quality to enhanced energy savings and incredible comfort, this modern heating solution is a worthwhile upgrade for any homeowner.
Adding radiant floor heating to an existing structure can be more complex than installing it in new construction, but still very achievable.
Here’s a step-by-step overview of the Warmboard-R installation process:
Warmboard-R is the ideal choice for radiant heating retrofits due to its slim profile and exceptional performance. This panel is designed to fit easily into existing floor structures, making it a convenient and efficient solution for upgrading your home’s heating system.
The Warmboard-R panel is considered one of the best radiant floor heating solutions for remodels. Here are some of the reasons why Warmboard-R is favored for remodels:
Warmboard-R’s low profile, excellent thermal performance, ease of installation, and fast response time make it the best radiant floor heating solution for remodels.
Its design ensures that homeowners can enjoy the benefits of radiant heating without significant structural changes or lengthy installation processes, making it a top choice for retrofit projects.
Designed for new construction and additions, offering both radiant heating and structural support. Can be used for some remodeling cases.
• 4' x 8', tongue and groove structural subfloor
• Can be installed over slab or joists
• Panel can strengthen an existing structure
A complete whole-home heating system, including a boiler, thermostat, and more, providing comprehensive comfort and efficiency. The boiler is available for any of these fuel sources:
• Natural Gas
• Liquid Propane
• Electric, Air-to-Water Heat Pump
• Heat Pump and Electric Boost
We can guide you through the process of selecting the right panel and heating system.
