01-11-2015, 10:32 AM
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Yurt Forum Youngin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 26
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Re: Heating while no one is home?
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Originally Posted by Bob Rowlands
The piping/slab of a radiant floor heating system can definitely be installed on top a conventionally framed wood floor system that is designed for the extra load. I'm a pro carpenter and have seen it many times. Radiantant is very expensive in comparison to conventional forced air/ woodstove/ propane/ other. However I can tell you the heat radiating from that slab is unmatchable for comfort. If you have the cash it is totally worth the expense.
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Thanks Bob. I did not realize that is an option. Extra cash is one thing we are pretty low on. If propane heaters are safe to be left alone all day, I might consider that as the best option for us. Or, as Jafo mentioned, a larger, longer burning stove.
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