Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: Hydronic heating - carpet? 14Apr 01, 2021 6:25 pm Cheers mate, we have polished concrete to the entire downstairs; just carpet to two rooms. But I appreciate your feedback; we’ve got the same insulation as you, decent orientation, but only double glazing - didn’t opt for thermally broken or upvc; so I’m hoping we will be fine. I think my wife wants a little bit of luxury/overkill (she seems to get allot colder than me) in the heating department. Where did you get your windows from? We’re currently looking at a Taylor’s windows for double glazing, but I’m not sure if they’re any good or not. Re: Hydronic heating - carpet? 15Apr 01, 2021 6:49 pm Sorry, I have to admit, I am a poor reader, didn't carefully read through this tread; if polished concrete it make sense, if you are going with HH then also make sure you have under slab insulation (basically XPS boards laid down before foam-work) and slab edge insulation as well, that will give you the most heat retention. Having said that if you are going with solar water heater, or solar powered heat-pump for heating up the hydronic system then a little bit of energy loss should be OK - I guess talk to your builder on cost and do a cost-benefit analysis. In regards to uPVC, we went with a local supplier (https://malplas.com.au/) , it cost us around 30% extra compared to equivalent normal aluminium frames. The TB aluminium is much more expensive, I guess about 40-50% more. As you are going with polished concrete, the hydronic system would really be a luxurious addition for sure! Certainly if you appreciate toasty warm under the feet. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good hydronic in slab heating speacialist who may be able to help me with an existing system and wether or not it may need a seperator… 0 4883 Currently renovating, and our main lounge is 5m x 10m, with a cathedral roof peaking at 6.5m high. Currently have tiles on concrete slab. Room is very hard to heat. I am… 0 4820 1 11004 |