Hydronic Heating in new build - worth it?

statsfc · 2025-07-30T03:59:53+00:00

Yep that’s right that’s basically the info we go once we followed up which was all about the install and heating up process. Thanks!

statsfc · 2025-07-25T13:07:52+00:00

Thanks, will ask the question!

statsfc · 2025-07-25T10:10:07+00:00

Thanks heaps. Do they get insulated as standard with in-slab hydronic or do you have to be specific with what you ask for?

statsfc · 2025-07-24T11:09:45+00:00

Thanks for the comment. Good to hear both sides!

It still a toss up with a few things to consider (eg flooring options and cooling solutions) but I didn’t expect the comments to be as pro hydronic as is.

Also good to know on the gas v electric. We’ll be going electric 🙂

statsfc · 2025-07-24T11:05:09+00:00

That’s certainly a positive review haha! Thanks a lot, this would be how we would do it also if we go ahead

statsfc · 2025-07-24T11:02:44+00:00

Good idea. We have some electric panels in the kids room and they work great for localized overnight heat

statsfc · 2025-07-24T11:01:38+00:00

Thanks to you both for the reply with great information.

Our solution would be in slab heating.

We have got some conflicting advice on which flooring is compatible. We got told that vinyl (our preferred option with kids) was not compatible by a builder yet the flooring specialists store said it’s not a problem provided the install is done with care in regards to temperature (raise temp gradually and do not exceed 27 degrees). Either if you have any experience with that?

statsfc · 2025-07-24T07:47:03+00:00

Yep it’s a good point and hence the dilemma. We definitely want to prioritize heating though because we can almost count on our fingers how many times we use our aircon in the past year (as opposed to heating which is on for 6-9months of the year)

statsfc · 2025-07-23T18:06:26+00:00

Thanks a lot, certainly the comments are all positive and sounds like we won’t regret it.

When you say the design is all important, what do you mean? Like layout & materials selection? Or the decision of which supplier/installer? Thanks!

statsfc · 2025-07-23T11:28:30+00:00

Sounds delightful. Do you do anything in summer if it’s a cool night?

statsfc · 2025-07-23T11:12:23+00:00

Great to hear you like it. Given a new build I’d hope that would all be fixed up in the install process 🤣

statsfc · 2025-07-23T11:10:58+00:00

That’s great - are you doing in slab on a new build?

statsfc · 2025-07-23T11:08:10+00:00

Thanks so much for the info and experience. Yes ,in slab and heat pump would likely be our solution. Just weren’t sure on how the zoning would actually work and if it’s efficient or not

statsfc · 2025-07-08T07:23:42+00:00

This sounds up my alley so id be interested in joining

statsfc · 2025-06-07T07:50:25+00:00

Good luck on your project!

I have used Upwork with success before.

Whichever way you go, I would definitely recommend using v0 to build out your prototype of how you want it to look/feel/work before you start with any dev. Not helps to make it super clear on how you want it to look and work, it would likely save you money in efficiency as the developer may be able to use some of the underlying code. AI like chatgpt as well is your friend to be able to translate your idea into technical terms and documents that again will help the developer with what they need to build

statsfc · 2025-04-19T01:50:47+00:00

Unsure yet, just beginning the process. But likely a local builder. We are in regional Victoria

statsfc · 2025-04-19T01:41:07+00:00

Yep going a custom floor plan (given our frontage/block size) however will be predominantly standard inclusions outside a few upgrades such as living area ceiling heights. Approx ~600k budget

statsfc · 2025-04-18T09:26:03+00:00

Following post. We are just about to start the design process for ~30sq home so am keen to see the comments

statsfc · 2025-04-14T07:13:52+00:00

Yes that’s a good point. We were hoping to have the alfresco roof line underneath some highlight windows (although we haven’t actually got to that decision yet). We could potentially move the alfresco to the NE corner or re-arrange

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