During the pandemic, the approach of many men and women to their housing situation changed. Some who were out of work for a while tackled home renovating projects they had been putting off. Others left urban life and bought an old house to renovate. A favorite DIY project for homeowners is replacing old flooring. That’s an ideal time to install radiant in-floor heating for its distinct advantages.
Floor Warmth for Children Playing
The desire for this feature may have increased while most or all of the family members were staying home during lockdowns. Children often spend a fair amount of time playing and sitting on the floor. The idea of having radiant in-floor heating for the kids became appealing.
Working From Home
One or more adults might still be working from home, having made this a permanent situation. More than ever, they noticed the noise from the furnace and the inconsistent heat patterns. The spare bedroom converted to a home office sits above a crawl space. Every time the heat turned on, a blast of cold air from the crawl space ductwork preceded the warmth.
A New Home Office
Continued use of the spare bedroom may have become inconvenient enough to spur the homeowners to renovate the attic or space above the garage. Adding under-floor heat is less expensive than installing ductwork.
Consideration
The household residents may not expect the radiant heat to replace the furnace. They’ll only rely on this system in specific rooms where they have replaced the flooring.
