A rehab project highlights the versatility of hydronic heat.
I recently had the opportunity to look over a "gut-rehab" project involving a once stately three story, circa-1800s house only a few miles from where I live. The ambitious owner was ripping the whole place down to its wooden skeleton, hoping to one day restore it to its former grandeur. At the time of my visit, this aspiring Bob Vila had already spent months of quality time with his crowbar, sledgehammer and shovel, removing the old horsehair plaster and lathe walls and ceilings.
Given the sweat equity already invested - not to mention how he'd be spending his nights, weekends and vacation time over the next few years - said owner was adamant about a high-quality heating system. One worthy of the reincarnated mansion it would be serving. Needless to say, hydronic heating was the only option we discussed.