Quality Workmanship
All our products are made of top notch grade components. With efficiency and reliability in mind, our heating systems meet the highest industry standards.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, our heated floor assembly and distribution facilities are operating under new safety regulations. With a majority of the population stuck at home in the wake of the raging coronavirus pandemic, you have a lot of free time at your disposal. This makes it the perfect time for DIY home renovation projects. Our DIY underfloor heating systems are a popular choice if you no longer want to walk on cold floors. The systems are easy to install; you just roll them, connect to the electrical socket, and cover them up. No special equipment or skills are needed. At Heavenly Heat we are excited to offer the highest quality floor heating system in Toronto. We are ready to serve you safely. Ask us about our zero contact service calls.
Hardwood floors are some of the key amenities home buyers look for when buying a home. Whether you are installing natural wooden floorboards or engineered wood flooring, most of our underfloor heating systems can be used. Contact us now to find out more.
Floor heating is becoming more and more popular among homeowners. Our underfloor heating systems at Heavenly Heat have been researched in detail and developed for use with a variety of wooden floor options. We are also familiar with the fact that radiant heating depends on the thermal conductivity of wood. The denser and thinner the wood floors are the faster they heat-up and the more efficient the system will be. Using our thermostat to control underfloor heating systems further guarantees optimum temperature output, which doesn’t exceed 27 degrees C (81 degrees F). Our systems are engineered to be hot enough to heat your floors and room but not too hot to damage your flooring.
At Heavenly Heat we recommend three systems for underfloor heating. Based on your needs and budget, when you come to us we will recommend Easy Mat, Easy Wire, or Self-Regulating Cable. Each option has its share of pros and cons.
This system is made of high-quality heating cables woven into flexible strips. They work great in bathrooms, basements, sunrooms, and other rooms where warm floors lead to added comfort. The mats are available in three heat requirement strengths: 12, 15, and 20 Watt per square foot. The 12 Watt per square foot is preferred when secondary comfort heating is needed whereas 20 Watt per square foot is perfect for primary room heating.
Just like Easy Mat, Easy Wire works in the same way and is perfect for basements, bathrooms, and sunrooms. Its heat requirement strengths range from 10 to 20 Watt per square foot. The 10 Watt per square foot is ideal for secondary comfort heating whereas the 20 Watt per square foot option is perfect when underfloor heating is used as the primary room heating.
This third option is more advanced. It is cUL listed self-regulating parallel heating cable used for both industrial and residential applications. Just as the name implies, the cable increases or reduces the heat output based on the ambient temperature. There are no chances of the cable overheating, even when overlapped.
While our underfloor heating systems can be used with any wooden floor finish, it is important that you take note of the type of wood flooring that is installed. This is particularly so when you consider the fact that some soft-wood flooring options may create thermal barriers and keep the heat from transferring to the floor surface.
This is a popular alternative to solid wood floors. It is manufactured to provide the same feel and look as natural wood. Engineered wood works great with various types of underfloor heating.
Natural wood is a lot more expensive than engineered wood. It is available in varying densities and moisture content. The type of solid wood you have will dictate the type of underfloor heating system you end up using. With solid wood, nailing is typically required. We encourage you to get in touch with us to find out more about solid wood and for assistance with the installation of floor heating.
Thermal conductivity is a very important factor you have to consider when installing underfloor heating systems. To guarantee efficiency, you have to make sure the wood is as dense as possible. That way you will enjoy better thermal conductivity. Moreover, the denser and thinner the wood is, the quicker it will be for the floors to heat-up.
There are no set rules on the thickness of wood that can be used with floor heating. However, it is recommended that they’re no thicker than 18mm. If it is thicker than 18mm, the wood will interfere with the efficiency of the heating system.
It is also good to note that wider boards have better ‘movement’ than the narrow ones. At Heavenly Heat we recommend a thickness to width ratio of between 7 and 11. This means if the thickness is 16mm and the width is 160mm, the ratio will be 10. That is ideal.
If you plan on installing underfloor heating, it is important to consult your wood floor supplier about the suitability of your selected wood with floor heating. Our team at Heavenly Heat will also be happy to offer you any assistance you may need. Give us a call now for more information.
Wood absorbs humidity from the surrounding. If the moisture content in the environment is high, the wood will absorb more moisture. If you lay wood flooring that has a high moisture content in a dry room, the wood will dry up leading to shrinkage. As a result, the floor may become noisy.
When you install wood flooring in a house with higher humidity than the wood’s moisture content, the flooring may expand. Underfloor heating doesn’t affect humidity. You should always speak with your flooring supplier to make sure the wood flooring has the correct moisture content that matches the moisture content of the room it will be installed in.
The temperature of wooden floors must never exceed 27 degrees C (81 degrees F). At Heavenly Heat we have thermostats that will guarantee this temperature is never exceeded.
Our team will help with the installation of electric floor heaters. We oversee the project so that you enjoy the much-deserved peace of mind. Our team will also leave an expansion gap and it will be hidden using skirting boards.
We always recommend an underlay so as to optimize the heat output and efficiency of the underfloor heating system as well as to prevent the heat from escaping downwards. Underlays also serve as effective moisture barriers.
With wooden floors, we always recommend meeting these limits.
Transfer of heat limits | |
Tog | 1.5 (Unless stated otherwise) |
RSI | 0.15m2 K/W (Unless stated otherwise) |
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