What would you think is the factor for cost increase, for a complete RFH heating job, versus ducted forced air. It is new construction, a 2200 sf ranch, full basement underneath, all spaces fully accessible. Fuel is propane, either way. Only the living space will be heated, not the basement.
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Spec'd and contracted for 90%+propane Hvac house 36x44, full bsmnt, 1-1/2 story. Two units, ducts, installation...all for about $12K.
Spec'd and contracted for a 90%+ propane boiler, manifolds, tubing RFH first floor, with HW baseboard, zoned for a 2-story on C/S 32x44 timberframe...all for about $11K.....but no AC. Better add in about $2k for the liteweight concrete 3" concete slab and finishing costs.
The timber frame folks are "green" folks, but in our climate of moderate to cold winters and hot humid summers there sure will be some long hot sleepless summer nights. My bet is that they will spend another chunk of $$ for an A/C & air handler in the near future.
RFH is more expensive for a heat comparison....add in a separate system for a needed A/C and it is even more expensive.
BUT......RFH is so smooth and comfortable...yummy on the feet and mind. My cold natured wife loves our RFH....and our summertime A/C.......we only go around once.
...............Iron Helix
Pretty good comparison, thanks! Around here, that concrete would cost about twice that much.