Sens Mechanical specializes in repairing and installing radiant heat systems in homes and businesses across Delmarva. Radiant heating is a technology utilized for the heating of both indoor and outdoor areas. Radiant heating consists of "radiant energy" being emitted from a heat source. Radiant heating heats a building through radiant heat, rather than other conventional methods including convection heating. Radiant heat systems are inexpensive to repair and maintain. The technology has existed since the Roman use of Hypocaust heating. The heat energy is emitted from a warm element (floor, wall, overhead panel) and warms people and other objects in rooms rather than directly heating the air. The internal air temperature for radiant heated buildings may be lower than for a conventionally heated building to achieve the same level of body comfort (when adjusted so the perceived temperature is actually the same).

The radiant heating systems can be divided into: Under floor heating systems, electric or hydronic wall heating systems and radiant ceiling (overhead) panels.

Under floor and wall heating systems are often are called low-temperature systems. Because their heating surface is much larger than with other systems, a much lower temperature is required to achieve the same level of heat transfer. The maximum temperature of the floor heating or wall heating surface can vary from 84-95°F depending on the room type. Radiant overhead panels are mostly used in production and warehousing facilities or sports centers; they hang a few meters above the floor and their surface temperature is much higher.

Sens Mechanical would be more than happy to sit down and explain how each system works and how it can be implemented in your situation. Call us today at 410-629-0777 for a free consultation.

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