Every year, for many weeks over the Christmas holidays, our family rents a condo in the mountains at a ski resort.
The condo allows us to step outside first thing in the afternoon and hit the slopes.
My friend and I can ski all afternoon and then head back to the condo in the evening. While I like to ski, our favorite part of the trip is spending time inside the cabin. Along with the natural beauty of the pristine snow in addition to lovely privacy, the accommodations are outfitted with current features. My friend and I have stainless steel appliances, tile countertops, surround sound and a big-screen TV. The best is the radiant floors. The heating plan is really concealed under the tile, taking up no space inside the cabin. The operation makes no noise at all. Each room includes an independent temperature control, allowing for personalized settings. Family members can accommodate their preferences without affecting any other room in the cabin. The heat spreads evenly across the floor, leaving no cold spots, which caused no drafts. I can step out of the shower or walk barefoot across the floor when it’s below zero outside and be perfectly sizzling and cozy inside. It is an honestly gentle-style of comfort. I wish that I could tear the furnace out of our home and replace it with hydronic radiant floors. Rather than blasting hot air, causing insufficient humidity and introducing contaminants like our furnace, radiant flooring is washable and comfortable. It allows superior control, achieves greater energy efficiency and keeps running costs to a minimum. Unluckily, the upgrade isn’t feasible.