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There are two ways to use a country house - live in it periodically, for example, only in summer, or permanently. Today we will analyze the second option, in particular, we will focus on projects with an attic floor. In this case, you will need effective heating for the attic room, which can be autonomous or connected to the general heating system of the house. Consider it in more detail.
Training
In any case, we will need to first properly warm the attic, otherwise the cost of heating it will be very large. Since the floor is located in direct contact with the roof, it is necessary to carry out work on its insulation.
You can use:
- mineral wool;
- polyurethane foam;
- foam class G1;
- foamed polymers.
Tip: treat the attic with special attention, the better you do it, the more comfortable it will be and the less money you will have to spend on additional heating.
The choice of heating system
If the house is just being built, it is necessary to provide for heating the attic floor at the design stage. However, as construction practice shows, most often the attic space is transformed into an additional living area after all the works have been completed.
In this case, you can not do without the additional costs associated with the wiring of the necessary communications and the choice of the optimal option for heating the room
- warm floor system;
- fireplace installation;
- autonomous heating system, the price of which may be different;
- connection of the floor to the finished heating system of the house.
What to look for
Whatever you choose, you must first develop a design of the heating system, in which you should try to take into account all the structural features of the building, the need for materials, their cost and quantity.
The heating scheme of the cottage with an attic will allow you to understand:
- where to install the necessary equipment;
- how to arrange the pipe so that you can get the maximum effect from the distribution;
- where better to place the ventilation.
Feel free to seek help from a specialist to get a safe and effective system. Although with certain abilities and necessary materials, you can do heating of the attic floor with your own hands.
| Connecting to a common home heating system | When the cottage is already installed heating system, for heating the attic, it may be necessary to install more powerful equipment. In this case, you will need a boiler, a pump, installation of additional pipes and radiators. If the house has strong ceilings and design features allow it, the instruction allows the installation of pipes under the floor covering. In case of installing air heating, an additional duct system is required. |
| Autonomous heating method | Convenient, although quite costly method of heating. It makes it possible to maintain a comfortable temperature on the floor at any time of the year. This method is usually used in furnace heating of the attic floor or inability to connect to a common system. It includes:
Heating boiler should be selected depending on the availability and ease of use of certain types of fuel. Its power must match the size of the room. You can calculate them yourself or get it from specialists. |
| "Warm floor" | Efficient and modern heating method. In this case, the heated air rises evenly from the bottom over the entire floor area. The technologies used in the creation of wooden flooring, make it possible to conveniently apply the system in a country house. You can use electric or water heating. In the latter case, due to the large weight, it is usually used in buildings with concrete floors. |
Tip: standard heating power calculation - 1 kW is required for 10 m2. The height of the ceilings is assumed to be 2.5-2.7 m.
Stove or fireplace
A great option for a heat source in the attic, which can also be an interior decoration. It remains to decide the main question before the arrangement of the fireplace - whether it will withstand overlap, as the design has considerable weight. You may have to work to strengthen them.
Tip: reduce the load is possible through the use of metal pipes and lightweight refractory bricks.
You can also purchase ready-made designs of cast iron or steel. Such stoves can make a comfortable room temperature up to 200m2.
Disadvantage:
- objects of increased fire hazard;
- Arrangement requires the use of non-combustible materials in the interior, properly installed chimneys and high-quality ventilation.
Tip: To reduce the risk of fire, install structures from walls at some distance or place them in the middle of the room.
The use of an electric fireplace does not require special maintenance and this device is more secure, although electricity will increase heating costs. To reduce them, you can install convectors, which automatically turn off after reaching a certain temperature in the room.
Conclusion
The house with an attic floor has an excellent appearance and can be used year-round or from time to time. Properly executed heating system allows you to create a comfortable temperature in a room under the roof.
To do this, it can be autonomous or connect to the general scheme of heating at home. The video in the article will help you find additional information on this topic.