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If you are looking for an efficient, cost-effective and extremely comfortable way to heat a house you should consider
radiant. Heated water beneath the floor, or hydronics, is becoming more popular in residential homes thanks to a flexible
Cross-linked polyethylene or Pex tubing able to endure a life span of more than 100 years. This tubing serpentines
beneath the floor and uses the entire floor as a heat-distribution system. Heat is distributed by hydronics or water moving
through the tubing embedded in the floor thus radiating heat into the structure. Besides providing more comfort and
efficiency, the heating system remains hidden beneath the floor; there are no vents or radiators in sight. Radiant heat is
also available for walls and ceilings.
A high tech form of cooling is achieved by sending high pressure cooled air forced through small diameter ducts
installed in walls, floors or ceilings. Many older homes without forced-air systems choose this efficient form of AC
because of the daunting cost and difficulty of the installation process. High velocity cooling systems minimize alterations
by using small diameter ducts that can be more easily threaded through floor, ceiling, and wall cavities. These high
velocity systems operate quietly and improve dehumidification, room air mixing, and energy efficiency over standard
air-delivery duct systems.
Hydronic snow and ice melting systems offer the highest level of winter convenience and safety. Advanced Hydronic’s
systems are designed to sense outdoor temperature and the presence of moisture. When conditions warrant, the system
begins operation and manages the accumulation of snow and ice. The system is fully automatic and continues operation
as long as necessary. You can be assured that plowed banks, drifting, damage to landscape, deterioration due to salting,
and physical damage from plowing are eliminated. Hydronic snow and ice melting can be effectively used to melt snow
and ice on all types of exterior areas. Applications include driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, steps, wheelchair access
ramps, patios, decks, and roofs.
The purpose of solar hot water systems (SHW) is to convert sunlight into heat that is then transferred by means of a fluid
to solar collectors located on your roof to the water in your house. The end result saves you money by reducing the need
for your water heater to run, many times by 50 to 80%. Solar hot water systems operate very simply. With conventional water heaters each time you use hot water, cold water replaces that used amount within the heater and the heating process begins. With a solar hot water system, each time you use hot water, heated water (sometimes at a higher temperature) from the solar storage tank is used to replace the water within the tank. The result is less energy use as well as an ample supply of hot water.
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