Its winter, and my tile floors are COLD! Floors of any material can be quite cold this time of year. Building a new home presents a great opportunity to move past cold floors …forever. More and more of the homes we build include radiant heating, especially in the floors. It’s a great idea, and makes for a very comfortable home.
Gas-fired forced hot air systems are great for heating spaces, and accommodating central air conditioning. Add to that a radiant floor system, and you’ve got the best of both worlds. As with any system, there are caveats. Here’s a comprehensive review of considerations when evaluating a radiant system for your new home: