Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Buildings in NYC and other cold regions always have many options for heating. Radiant floor heating has been the popular option in recent years for small scale buildings and health care facilities. Radiant floor systems can be hydraulic or electric. Depends on the size of the heating area, MEP Engineer determines the possible options for Owners.
The floor radiant heating concept has been around for many years, it is relatively old technology but has been popular since the installation cost been decreasing. New technologies and new installation methods has been making these systems more affordable.
Floor heating uses the concept of rising warm air. It creates efficient and effective warm air distribution trough out the occupied space. It is more effective than the radiators or forced air systems. Eliminates hot and cold spots and provides better comfort.
Radiant floor heating systems are considered part of plumbing system and installed by plumbers. MEP Engineers has to go through capacity calculations, pipe sizing, zoning and storage tank capacity. Instant heaters or boilers can be used for floor heating with combination of domestic water heating. MEP design process determines to need for storage tank size for domestic water, it is crucial to hire a MEP Engineer for design and permitting to make sure design process is followed properly.
The floor radiant heating concept has been around for many years, it is relatively old technology but has been popular since the installation cost been decreasing. New technologies and new installation methods has been making these systems more affordable.
Floor heating uses the concept of rising warm air. It creates efficient and effective warm air distribution trough out the occupied space. It is more effective than the radiators or forced air systems. Eliminates hot and cold spots and provides better comfort.
Radiant floor heating systems are considered part of plumbing system and installed by plumbers. MEP Engineers has to go through capacity calculations, pipe sizing, zoning and storage tank capacity. Instant heaters or boilers can be used for floor heating with combination of domestic water heating. MEP design process determines to need for storage tank size for domestic water, it is crucial to hire a MEP Engineer for design and permitting to make sure design process is followed properly.
When building owner decides to install floor heating system, main concern shall be the construction cost. Floor heating systems are more expensive than standard radiators. We recommend hydraulic systems over electric since hydronic system can be coupled with domestic water system and can be used for dual purpose. But NYC regulations has been limiting gas boiler usage, and gas emissions will be eliminated by 2035 for large buildings. Owners shall be aware when installing radiant hydraulic floors, which depends on boilers.
Decision process, designing and installation of the floor heating systems can be challenging. If you need to install new floor heating per NYC guidelines and need MEP engineering design services, please contact us.
YEC Engineering has done many infrastructure upgrades in NYC and other states.
Questions about MEP engineering and our services. Contact us
Decision process, designing and installation of the floor heating systems can be challenging. If you need to install new floor heating per NYC guidelines and need MEP engineering design services, please contact us.
YEC Engineering has done many infrastructure upgrades in NYC and other states.
Questions about MEP engineering and our services. Contact us
