Building Science and Home Performance

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Radiant Floor Cooling Costs: Less Than Traditional HVAC?

Resident of the warmer states frequently use air conditioning to keep their homes cool in the spring and summer. This technology can be convenient, but it has a few drawbacks. Those who wish to avoid traditional HVAC can invest in a unique type of cooling called radiant flooring. However, you might be concerned about the costs of installing and operating such a system.

39 Ways to Save Up to 30% On Your Energy Bill (Step By Step)

We all want to save money on our energy bills, but the issue quickly becomes convoluted about what’s true and what’s realistic. We also don’t usually like to sacrifice our own creature comforts or luxuries in our home, something that we work so hard to attain in the first place.  That’s where this free guide will come in handy.

Can Radiant Floor Heating Be Used To Cool Your Home?

When someone talks about radiant heating, they’re generally speaking about radiant floor heating. This is a heating system that uses tubing hidden entirely from sight.  Homeowners don’t have to arrange furniture to make room for bulky radiators or hot-air registers. Instead, it’s essentially an install-it-and-forget-it system. However, a common question among many is whether they can also cool their homes.