Heating an old House!
Heating an old house is a challenging and rewarding endeavor! There are more factors to be considered in heating an old house than one might think at the start. On the plus side, old houses are generally built sturdier than present day homes, with thicker walls and more extensive foundations. On the other hand, wear and tear over the years may have resulted in conditions that make heating an old home difficult. Insulation may be in need of repair, or even non-existent. Wiring may be insufficient to adequately support the electrical needs of heating an old house. All of these concerns are fixable. Whether you would do it yourself or bring in a professional, heating an old house is an achievable project.
Youll want to consider the many choices open these days to determine the method you prefer for heating an old house. There has been a lot of interest in radiant heating. Radiant heat involves placing a heating system of tubes through the floor, either of electronic or hydronic radiant heat, which is then covered in with concrete. Both oil furnaces and gas furnaces have come a long way from what they were a few years back. Heating an old house with a new furnace works very well. Heat pumps and solar heating systems are both excellent alternatives to tap into the energy around us, to save money in the long run and go easy on our natural resources.
