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December 21, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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In today’s volatile and topsy-turvy
housing market, it’s not a bad idea to
add value to your home in new and innovative
ways.Don’t just think about renovating a
bathroom, consider using radiant
heaters to warm towel racks in the bathroom, or a
heated floor.Can you think of anything
cozier on a chilly winter morning than toasty
toes when you step out of the shower?
Not only is radiant heating is
one of the most comfortable ways to heat your
home, but radiant heaters also offer a surprisingly wide
diversity of applications. Radiant
heaters can be used in a number of applications,
including in tiled areas, hardwood flooring,
carpeted areas, cement floors, basements, and
garages.
Radiant
heaters are a type of heater that warms objects
instead of air. Radiant heat uses objects, such
as the floor, to heat a home. The air in the
room is warmed when it comes into contact with the
warmed objects. Heat loss is reduced and the
radiant heat remains in the lower part of the
room, warmer near feet level and slightly less so at
head level, creating the perfect climate for
comfort.
Radiant Heaters Tip:
The variety of high efficiency boilers or
electric radiant floor systems makes radiant
heat one of your most efficient ways to heat your home.
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December 11, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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In today’s housing market, it’s
not a bad idea to add value to your home in new
and innovative ways.For example, don’t
just think about renovating a bathroom, consider
using radiant
heaters to warm towel racks in the bathroom, or a
heated floor.Can you think of anything
cozier on a chilly winter morning than toasty
toes when you step out of the shower?
Not only is radiant heating is
one of the most comfortable ways to heat your
home, but radiant heaters also offer a surprisingly wide
diversity of applications. Radiant
heaters can be used in a number of applications,
including in tiled areas, hardwood flooring,
carpeted areas, cement floors, basements, and
garages. You see, radiant
heaters are a type of heater that warms objects
instead of air. Radiant heat uses objects, such
as the floor, to heat a home. The air in the
room is warmed when it comes into contact with the
warmed objects. Heat loss is reduced and the
radiant heat remains in the lower part of the
room, warmer near feet level and slightly less so at
head level, creating the perfect climate for
comfort.
Radiant Heaters Tip:
whether you’re building a new home or
updating your current home, you owe it to yourself to
check out the comfort that radiant heat has to offer.
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December 10, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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Recent research by Wavin Plastics into the
publics perception of under floor heating systems
has revealed more than a third of house buyers
would include this type of heating in their top
five wish list of luxury items when buying a new
home.
While findings show that
awareness of under floor heating systems
and its benefits are high, only a tenth of the
population have actually lived in a property
which has such a heating system. However, 37% have
experienced the comfort of these heating
systems either by visiting a home or hotel which has
the system installed.
There are many benefits to
under floor radiant heating systems, such as
warmth without the dryness of central heating,
comfortable to walk on with bare feet, as well
as being very energy efficient.Many times, once
people have experienced how fantastic radiant
heating systems are they want them in their own homes.
More and more people are realizing the benefits
of radiant under floor heating.
Surprisingly, these radiant
floor heating systems are now very
affordable.There is virtually a system out there
for every budget.If you’ve always
dreamt about the possibilities of having floor
heating, but always assumed it was too
expensive, you should contact the staff at warmzone.com
about economical floor heating solutions.
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November 17, 2008 00:11 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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Volatile, skyrocketing, and record high fuel
costs provide reasons aplenty for so many people
to turn to Warmzone.com for guidance in finding
the best-possible radiant heating
system for their needs. Consumers are finding
themselves backed into a corner and are looking
for an efficient, comfortable, and practical
alternative. With our commitment to researching the best
options for radiant heat and assessing each job
individually, our research and design team is
prepared to design each project with the ideal
heating
system to meet the needs of our customers at the
best available prices.
Efficiency is high because radiant heat raises
the surface temperature of what it is warming,
thereby providing comfort at a lower room-air
temperature than other systems Radiant heating
systems provide uniform heat and has a comparatively
low cost of operation - up to 30% less than
conventional systems in most residences.
Heating Systems Tip:
With new advances in technology snow melting heating
systems for driveways, sidewalks, and patios are more
affordable, and economical than you might assume.
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December 24, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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What a pain! If
you or anyone in your family has asthma or dust
allergies, you know all too well how miserable these
ailments can make a person. Many allergy and asthma
experts will advise certain changes in housekeeping
habits to help alleviate allergy- or asthma-causing
conditions in your home. In addition, you might consider
changing your heat source to radiant heaters.
At first glance, you might not think that
radiant heaters could be such a simple solution to
helping keep your home healthy. In reality, radiant
heaters improve the air quality, which is important,
especially for anyone who suffers from either dust
allergies or asthma. Not having to change air filters
or clean heating ducts should also cut down
dramatically on dust or other allergens in your
home’s air.
Eliminating dust mites that live in your home
would also go a long way towards helping keep your
home healthy. Since dust mites love a warm moist
environment, towel heaters and other radiant heater systems
aid in maintaining a consistent room temperature and
keep it moisture-free…and dust mite-free,
too. Furthermore, mold and mildew are also caused
from excessive moisture especially in bathrooms with
insufficient ventilation.
Radiant Heater Tip: By placing radiant
heaters or a radiant heat towel rack in the bathroom
you can combat the spread of germs for only pennies a
day.
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January 07, 2010 00:01 AM  BY WARMZONE
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The Radiant Heat Solution
Salt Sense:
Choose Radiant Heated Driveways and Avoid the Pitfalls
and Hidden Dangers of Snow Melting Products
In winter
months, rock salt and other snow melting products
present an array of hidden dangers. Not so
with radiant heated driveway systems. If you want
more bang for your ice-melting buck, and greater
peace of mind, you might want to consider radiant heat
as a safer, more permanent
snowmelt solution for your driveway and
those well-traveled sidewalks bordering your
home.
Salt and snow
melting products must be purchased in advance of
inclement weather. Most distributors recommend
that you not only pre-treat surfaces for enhanced
performance, but that you participate in
“early-buy” programs to ensure you
get an adequate supply at a competitive price. On
the other hand, heated
driveways are activated by a snow
sensor before a snowstorm to keep pavement
warm, clear and safe, with little effort.
Then there’s the danger of using the
wrong snow melting product, or misusing the
correct one. If you are having to use excessive
amounts of an ice melting product, there’s a
chance you are using the wrong one. Climactic
variables such as temperature can also dictate
just how well these products work. For example, you may
be spending more on calcium chloride than is
needed to respond to specific weather conditions,
when a less expensive rock salt “blend”
would be more efficient. In contrast, radiant
heating systems are durable, reliable, and
consistently and efficiently melt snow, every
time.
Because salt
attracts water, it can cause concrete that makes up your
drive and walkways to become more saturated than they
otherwise would. The extra water, in freezing
conditions, creates pressure within the concrete
matrix, causing the surface of the concrete to fail and
spall or flake off. Heated
driveway systems can be installed in a
variety of medium without harming these surfaces.
Some
manufacturers warn that oily-like residue from
snow and ice treated with calcium chloride
actually creates a slip and fall hazard! The excessive
application of rock salts can also create a
slippery situation akin to walking on marbles!
Radiant heated driveway systems create no slippery by
products or unexpected hazards.
Why bother to
sort through perils and pitfalls of snow melting
products when you can install a radiant heated
driveway? Once installed, a heated driveway
requires no surface pre-treating. The initial cost is
offset by low operational costs, and the
elimination of all those fancy snow melting
blends, and the damage they are inflicting. You
don’t even have to follow the weather. Heated
driveway systems are fully automated,
utilizing sensors sensitive to temperature and moisture
changes to trigger operation of the system before
snow can accumulate, eliminating the potential for
slippery conditions, and any worries you might have
about safety.
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Warmzone Radiant Heat Services - The Complete Package
Construction
Professionals, Reduce Your Worries and Expenses with
Warmzone
When it comes
to COMPLETE radiant heating solutions, Warmzone offers
the total package. From industry-leading products
at low prices and certified installer discounts to
comprehensive system design
services, Warmzone covers all the bases. Be
assured that all your questions will be answered and
needs will be met.
When working
with clients, it is especially crucial to anticipate all
costs and avoid any financial “surprises”
during project construction. When you work with
Warmzone to install a radiant
floor heating or snow
melting system, you can be assured that the
process has been well thought out by our design team.
After recommending the best possible options, our
professional designers evaluate your radiant
heating system from top to bottom and create a detailed
CAD of the system layout. You'll know the
electrical requirements, technical specifications
and system performance expectations before one foot of
heat cable is installed. This valuable service minimizes
any "installation surprises" that you may
otherwise encounter, which ultimately saves you
time and money in the long run.
Warmzone
personnel are experts in radiant heat who understand the
different demands of your clients. When it comes to radiant
heated floors or radiant heated
driveways and sidewalks, we know that
different brands and types of radiant systems offer
unique qualities, but no single system is perfect
for every type of job. That's why we offer a
variety of “best-in-class” systems and can
recommend the ideal solution for your project. Our
experienced staff will help you match the best
product for your client's home or business at the best
price possible. Since we don't promote one
radiant heating product for every application, we
can offer sincere, non-biased recommendations that
are best suited for you or your client’s
particular needs.
Customer
service is at the top of our priority list, and you can
expect simple, honest explanations for our
suggestions to you. We are committed to
matching custom projects with the best products for that
particular application by providing:
- Top quality materials
- Installation packages that simplify the
work
- Comprehensive system design services
- Installation advice and support
- The latest ideas in energy efficiency and
alternative energy
Call Warmzone
today to receive a
FREE quote
or to learn more about the radiant heat
options available to you (888.488.9276).
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December 27, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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Time to treat yourself! Whether you’re
building a new home, or updating your current
home, you owe it to yourself to check out the comfort
that radiant heat has to offer. Now is the
perfect time to look into your heating options.
Radiant
heaters can be used in a number of applications,
including some that might surprise
you!Among those spots that can use
radiant heaters are tiled areas, hardwood flooring,
carpeted areas, and even cement floors.
Not only is radiant heating is
one of the most comfortable ways to heat your
home, but radiant
heaters also offer a diversity of applications.
We’d be willing to bet that after that
first winter with the radiant heaters in place, you
may find yourself wondering how you ever got along
without them in the past.
What’s interesting here
is that, rather than warming the air, radiant
heaters are a type of heater that warms objects.
Radiant heat uses objects, such as the floor, to
heat a home. The air in the room is warmed when
it comes into contact with the warmed objects. Heat loss
is reduced and the radiant heat remains in the
lower part of the room, warmer near feet level
and slightly less so at head level, creating the
perfect climate for comfort.
Radiant Heaters Tip:
Are you looking for efficient,
comfortable heat for your home? We think that radiant
heating could be just the solution you’ve
been looking for.
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January 13, 2010 00:01 AM  BY AMY MORBY
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Why Settle When
you can Customize?
Finding a Radiant Heating Solution as Unique as You Are
As temperatures
plummet and heat bills skyrocket, consumers everywhere
are turning to radiant heating systems. As the most
affordable and customizable option out there, radiant
heating is quickly making a name for itself as a titan
in the heating market.
So
radiant heat
is the latest and greatest, but what exactly is
so great about it and what can it do for you? One
word: customization.
When it comes to
radiant heating, the possibilities are endless. No
matter what you want or where you want it, Warmzone can design
a radiant heating system completely customized
for your lifestyle, and it’s as easy as 1,2,3.
1. Choose
The first step of
your radiant heating revolution is choosing the type of
radiant heat you want.
There’s no
limit to what radiant heating can do. Whether you’re
looking to warm up your home or prevent snow and ice
buildup on your property, there’s a radiant
heating option that’s sure to fit your needs.
Indoor Radiant Heating
Turn any room into a cozy paradise with radiant
floor heating. Radiant heating can go under
virtually any surface, including tile, carpet, wood, etc.
Put it in your bathroom, your kitchen, your living
room—anywhere you need heat. Each room, or
zone, can be controlled with its own thermostat.
Given the flexibility and outstanding effectiveness of
radiant
heated floors, it is the most affordable way
to keep your house perfectly warm without racking up the
electricity bill.
Outdoor Radiant Heating
You can also enjoy the benefits of radiant heating
outdoors. Radiant
snow melting systems keep your property safe
by preventing snow and ice buildup. You can choose one or
all of the following options to make your life a
little easier in the harsh winter months:
2. Design
Once you decide
which radiant heating options are right for you, the
Warmzone team will help you design a customized plan of
action. We realize that your radiant heating system
isn’t the same as the next customer’s,
so we work diligently with you to come up with a radiant
heating system tailor made to your needs.
Once
we assess your project’s requirements, our team
will design a custom
CAD drawing of your radiant heating system
telling you exactly what you get, where you’ll get
it, and how much it will cost you. We’ll keep
you involved in every step of the process to make sure
that your custom radiant heating system exceeds your
expectations.
When we’ve
got your customized radiant heating system designed,
we’ll make sure you have everything you need
for a quick and easy installation. If you’re
not comfortable doing it yourself, we’ve got a list
of contractors ready to bring your radiant heating
plans to fruition.
3. Enjoy
Because we help
you with the planning and design process, you’re only
job is to sit back, relax, and enjoy your custom
radiant heating solution. Let your heated
floors warm your home evenly and efficiently. Sit
back and watch from the warmth of your living room as
your radiant heated driveway does the shoveling for you. And
sleep in peace knowing that your gutters and pipes are
safe from nasty and potentially devastating snow and
ice buildup.
Why settle for an
out of the box heating solution? Let us help you
customize a radiant heating system that meets your needs,
fits your budget, and keeps you and your family warm
and safe.
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November 11, 2007 00:11 AM  BY WARMZONE
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Radiant heaters,
as opposed to warm air systems (such as a forced air
unit heaters), deliver the source of heat to the floor
level, not the ceiling. And since warm air rises,
heating the floors proves to be the most efficient
means of heating living areas.
Radiant heaters
or radiant energy is the oldest form of heating used to
provide comfort and is the basis for all heating systems.
Radiant energy is totally pure radiation and is
absorbed by an object without physical contact with
the heat source or by heating the surrounding air, as is the
case with convective, forced air systems.
Under floor
heaters were first used by the Romans. Initially the
preserve of the rich, under floor heating became
increasingly commonplace in public buildings and
villas, particularly in the colder regions of the
Roman Empire. The Roman system was based on hypocausts,
comprising ducts that underlay the floor (itself built
on raised brick piles) and flues that were built into
walls. Hot air or steam from fires circulated up
through this system, warming the floor and walls, with heat
passing into the rooms.
More
specifically, the floor was laid out as series of concrete
slabs acting as radiant heaters supported by columns
of layered tiles, with a furnace at the bottom of one
exterior wall. By placing the fire here, the draught
would take the radiant heat under the floor, and up through
the walls to radiant heater chimneys located in the
corners of the room.
Today we
recognize the brilliance of the Romans and Koreans as early
adopters of radiant heating, as the technology is still a
desired method for delivering comfortable and
efficient heat in our homes. Now we have radiant
heaters using electric resistance cables that are
constructed of highly rated materials and feature
manufacturer warranties of up to 25 years.
About Warmzone
Warmzone provides consumers with
energy-efficient, radiant heating solutions for homes
and businesses. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah,
Warmzone's electricians and radiant heat experts will help
you determine the best radiant heating solution,
ranging from electric heated floors to large
commercial snow and ice melt projects. Send us a plan or
drawings and we'll be happy to provide you with a
FREE estimate
and options for your
roof
heating and ice melting
project.
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December 26, 2008 00:12 AM  BY STACEY BARRUS
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If you’ve
been researching home
heating systems, chances are your head is
spinning right about now. It’s no wonder!
The number of types of radiant heaters available for
residences or businesses could make anyone dizzy in no time
at all. There’s really a lot of selection for
homeowners to choose from. Today we’ll discuss
the electric cable heating system kind of radiant
heaters. Electric cable heating systems are gaining
popularity in as radiant heaters and are ideal for
heating smaller areas (10-300 square feet) like
bathrooms, kitchens, and sun rooms. These systems are
comprised of a thermostat and a heating cable. On some
systems, the cable is be shipped as a large spool of
cable. These systems are oftentimes less expensive,
and give you the ability to space the cable how you want
and customize a layout that will heat every square inch of
your floor. Other systems have the cable attached to a
plastic mesh or tape to create a mat to maintain its
proper spacing.
Every available cable system is equally
effective, so when determining which radiant heater
system to purchase, you should look at the warranty of
the product, along with the ease of installation. Some
cables must be embedded in a separate layer of
concrete or mortar, whereas other systems can simply
be installed in the thinset.
Radiant Heaters Tip: When heating smaller
areas with a radiant heater, it is next to impossible
to beat the simplicity and price of an electric cable
heating system.
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