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will heat a room up faster
(approximately 20-30 minutes)
than a concrete system.
Q. Do I need a new boiler, or can
I tie a radiant system into my
existing hydronic system?
A.
Most frequently a radiant
system can be tied into an
existing boiler. Your heating
professional will do the heat-
loss calculations to determine
if your existing boiler has the
necessary capacity to support
the radiant system.
Q. Can I use radiant heating to
heat my entire house?
A.
Absolutely. We often hear from
people who regret not heating
their entire house with a
radiant system. It is easier and
more economical to install a
radiant system all at once than
to go back in at a later date to
patch in radiant heat where it
had not been installed originally.
Q. What type of maintenance
is required?
A.
Viega radiant systems require
little maintenance. System
components that are supplied
by others, such as the heat
source, may require periodic
standard maintenance.
Q. What if a tube breaks
in a floor?
A.
The Viega PEX tubing is
extremely durable and will not
break in proper use. PEX
tubing can be punctured by
an unknowing carpenter or
flooring installer. In that case,
a repair coupling would be
used to eliminate the damage.
Viega offers a 25-year
warranty on our tubing.
Q. What are the costs involved?
A.
The installation cost of a
radiant floor heating system
will be more than a forced air
or baseboard heating system.
However, the operating cost of
a radiant floor heating system
will be less than a forced
air or baseboard system. A
Viega radiant heating system
is an investment in comfort
providing the ultimate form of
heating comfort in a quieter,
hidden and highly reliable
system while increasing the
house value.
Q. Will a radiant floor heating
system add value to
my home?
A.
Yes. A radiant floor heating
system is one place in your
home that you want the best
quality available. Viega quality
has been proven for more than
30 years and can increase the
value of your home.
Q. Is radiant floor
heating considered
a green technology?
A.
Yes, because it is energy
efficient and can improve
indoor air quality. In addition,
it has zone controlling
capabilities for added comfort
and energy efficiencies.
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