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Correctly heating a space during the winter season can make the difference in maintaining a comfortable home and a healthy family. A boiler or radiator heating system can oftentimes malfunction or be inadequate in size and function for a variety of reasons ranging from changes made to the structure such as windows and roofing, to the piping and coil systems utilized.
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In order to insure correct installation and maintenance of boilers and radiators, certain factors must be examined, such as:
Envelope heat loss refers to the amount of heat that flows from the building interior through the building envelope to the outside environment. The building envelope includes everything that separates the interior of a building from the outdoor environment, including the windows, walls, foundation, basement slab, ceiling, roof, and insulation.
Certain boiler systems that were originally installed in the 1940s and 1950s with old pumps and piping may not be able to maintain adequate water flow through the boiler. Retaining the services of a qualified contractor should always be the first step in attempting to replace or install a new heating system. The expense of an expert will be worth the prevention of a costly or even dangerous mistake in the winter months.
