This 135 sq. ft. den in North Vancouver, BC, was transformed from a functional office into a truly comfortable and inviting workspace. The challenge was to provide consistent, silent warmth for a room with laminate flooring, which can often feel cold. The installer, VSO Contracting, installed a WarmlyYours Environ™ electric floor heating system, adding significant comfort and value to the home with an efficient, low-profile radiant heating solution.
Project Details
- Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Heated Space Type: Den / Home Office
- Square Footage: 135 sq. ft.
- Electricals: 1620 Watts, 120 Volts, 14 Amps
- Operating Cost: $0.18 per hour (See cost breakdown below)
- Products Used: Environ™ Flex Rolls, nSpire Touch Thermostat
- Installer: VSO Contracting
Upgrading a Home Office with Silent, Efficient Warmth
The challenge for this North Vancouver den was twofold: it served as a home office, requiring a quiet and comfortable environment for productivity, but it also featured laminate wood flooring, which can feel cool underfoot, especially in the mornings. The homeowner wanted a heating solution that was both effective and invisible, without the noise and dry air of traditional forced-air systems.
The installer, VSO Contracting, selected the WarmlyYours Environ™ Flex Roll system. This electric floor heating product is specifically designed for use under floating floors like the laminate in this den. The 1.5-foot wide rolls were easily cut and turned during installation to provide complete coverage for the 135 sq. ft. space, ensuring no cold spots.
The result is a perfectly warmed home office. The radiant floor heating system provides gentle, even warmth from the floor up, creating an ideal working environment. The system is controlled by an nSpire Touch programmable thermostat, allowing the homeowner to easily set schedules for maximum energy efficiency, warming the floor just before the workday begins.
Featured Products
- Environ™ Flex Rolls (ERT120-1.5x45): This is the core of the floor warming system. These foil-wrapped rolls are designed specifically for laminate and engineered wood floors, providing gentle, effective heat safely and efficiently.
- nSpire Touch Thermostat (UDG4-4999-WY): A programmable, touchscreen thermostat that gives the homeowner complete control. Features include a 7-day programmable schedule, energy use monitoring, and a built-in Class A GFCI for safety.
- Circuit Check (SS-01): An essential installation tool used by VSO Contracting to test the heating element's integrity before, during, and after installation, guaranteeing a flawless system from day one.
