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Project Profile
Location: Headingley, Manitoba
Venue: Residential Home
System Type: Radiant Heating,
Radiant Heating Installer: A & B Mechanical
Plumbing and Fire Protection System Installer: Furnasman Heating Ltd.
Uponor products mentioned in this case study
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RESIDENTIAL: Radiant Heating, Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems
RESIDENTIAL HOME
The Beggs chose Uponor for the most reliable and dependable systems for their home. Downloadable Resources: Case Study (.pdf) | Text (.txt)
“We decided to move directly across the street into a new, custom-built home by Morrison Homes, Inc.,” says Tom Beggs. “That way we could have a home custom built with all the amenities we wanted.” To increase comfort and economy, the Beggs installed Uponor radiant floor heating in their new home. They also went with an Uponor plumbing system for all the benefits of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing over copper pipe. Also, because Headingley is in a remote area and the Beggs rely on a volunteer fire department, they decided to install an Uponor residential fire protection system as well.
The Beggs decided to go with Uponor because Tom’s firm, Tom Beggs Agencies, handles over 17 different plumbing and heating product lines, and he wanted the most reliable and maintenance-free systems for his home. The radiant floor heating system was designed and installed by Uponor authorized dealer, A & B Mechanical. The Uponor plumbing and fire protection systems were both designed and installed by Uponor Alliance member, Furnasman Heating Ltd. Radiant Floor Heating “This is a lot more energy-efficient than a forced-air system,” says Beggs. “Furthermore, radiant floor heating does not use blowers so it reduces the amount of contaminants and dust in the air.” Plumbing System
Fire Protection System “Most builders and homeowners spend money on hardwood floors, triple pane windows and stone work on the front of the house,” comments Beggs. “But they don’t ever spend money on saving lives.” Although smoke detectors are responsible for a sizeable drop in destruction from home fires, they can only warn of a fire when they work, not stop it like sprinklers. The Uponor residential fire protection system meets the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for residential fire sprinklers. This ensures every system operates properly. The sprinklers in the Uponor fire protection system are heat-activated by temperatures of 68°C (155°F) and higher and are unaffected by smoke. If a fire does occur, only the sprinklers in the affected area activate. Over 90% of the time, a fire is contained with the activation of a single sprinkler.
Summary of Benefits
Radiant Floor Heating Valuable — Radiant floor heating potentially reduces heating costs up to 40% and significantly increases the resale value of a home. Plumbing System Proven — Uponor plumbing systems have enjoyed more than 30 years of trouble-free installations. In fact, over 12 billion feet of Uponor’s PEX tubing is installed in plumbing, fire protection and radiant floor heating systems worldwide. Fire Protection System Eliminates Stagnant Water — Unlike stand-alone fire protection systems, the Uponor system allows water to move freely through the sprinkler system each time an occupant uses a cold-water plumbing fixture. This feature eliminates the need for backflow prevention and protects against the possibility of stagnant water entering the potable water supply.
The design information in this case study is provided for illustrative purposes only. The actual requirements of similar projects will depend on regional climatic conditions, project-specific heat loss, owner expectations, applicable building codes, etc. Please contact your Uponor representative for assistance in designing your specific projects. # # # For more information about the benefits of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing, contact a reputable manufacturer, such as Uponor North America (www.uponor-usa.com). For editorial assistance, contact:
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When Di and Thomas Beggs purchased a 1700-square-foot bungalow in Headingley, Manitoba, they soon had some concerns. Over the course of the winter, they experienced three consecutive months of $300 heating bills with a traditional forced-air heating system. 
