Electric radiant floor systems typically consist of electric heating cables built into the floor. Electrical matting may also be mounted on the subfloor or below floor covering. The primary advantages ...

GF-funded project combines helioPEX™ pipe and Fast Trak™ mats with forced-air systems to stabilize temperatures and create healthier homes.

The course is taught by Viega Technical Trainer Jim Erhardt, who has more than 40 years of hydronic heating experience This three-day course covers basic concepts and definitions, system components ...

The typical cost of radiant floor heating installation is $1,700 to $6,170 with a national average of $3,831. Cost factors for installing radiant heat flooring can include floor size, floor material, ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Radiant heat systems, whether electrical or hydronic, can be placed in wall sections but are most commonly used in floor applications. Radiant layouts can be retrofit under flooring where the ...

Homes built after 1950 or so are typically heated with either hot air blown through ducts or hot water pumped through baseboard heaters. Older homes often have cast-iron radiators, which produce heat ...

Do you have a boiler heating system in your home for hydronic heating? Or, are you considering installing a boiler to replace your existing heating system? While boilers are often thought of as an old ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) A radiant heating system can take the chill off ceramic tile and the “brrrrrr” out of marble flooring.

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...