Boiler links to radiant floors and snowmelt system
Living in the northeast, very close to the Canadian border, the winter weather creates a lot of work and expense.
We deal with temperatures down to negative twenty-five and the wind chill makes it feel even colder.
The annual snow accumulation typically adds up to three feet. With the winter conditions lasting approximately eight months, we need a very powerful and durable heating system. I am fortunate to have a boiler installed in my home. The boiler is a hydronic heating system and links to a series of pipes concealed beneath the floors. These pipes circulate hot water to create heated flooring. The benefits of this type of heating system are outstanding. I don’t have any ugly heating equipment taking up living space or looking ugly. The operation is silent, clean and there’s very little maintenance. Because the heat is spread across the entire floor and radiated rather than blown into the air, there are no drafts and very little stratification. The difference in temperature near the floor and up by the ceiling is only around two or three degrees. Plus, the boiler and radiant floors accommodate zone control. I have a thermostat in each room that allows customized temperature settings. We can cater to personal preference and avoid heating empty rooms. One of the best features of the boiler is that it links to a snow melt system installed under the pavement of the driveway, walkways and front patio. The snow melt system reacts to moisture and temperature drop, automatically starting up and keeping the pavement clear. I don’t need to shovel, plow or use harsh chemicals, and we don’t get wet feet walking to the car.