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Hydronic heating / Discussions

What is the best heating / cooling system for a new build?

...heating systems shut off instantly. Also air heated radiant floors don’t overheat as much as liquid hydronic under floor heating due to the fact that air cools ...

Posted by David Coyle March 31, 2025 Heating and cooling 2 responses

Can you help me choose between a slab on grade and pressure treated wood foundation?

...heating tubes, mesh and rebar of course) but not wood. A wooden structure would sit on top, above grade where it can dry properly.  If you are chemically sensit...

Posted by Margot Simonot May 20, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

...hydronic radiant cooling advanced enough to be a viable, cost effective option for an average 2300 sq ft residential house? Hydronic radiant cooling can be done...

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

What should I look for if I want to buy a slab on grade house?

I'm looking to buy a house build on a slab-on-grade . What should I be looking for in terms of insulation? Thanks, Terry Where is the house, and do you know how...

Posted by terry northcott March 25, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

New Build Whistler BC step 5

...heating cost. ATWHP with hyrdonic heating and DWP is something we hope to have. Just curious about heating in cold weather. Can you give us a more specific ques...

Posted by Nunga Man July 6, 2020 Concept and design 1 response

What is the best type of radiant floor heating for a garage?

...hydronic with a gas boiler. We cover hydronic radiant floor heating systems on this page. As for install cost, you may find electric wire systems to be a bit ch...

Posted by J.F. March 24, 2017 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

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