We use Pella's Smart Sash III triple glazed wood windows in our homes. These are premium windows in every sense of the word. They are very low maintenance and are twice as efficient as standard thermo-pane glass. The exterior aluminum cladding eliminates maintenance and the interior wood is a beautiful interior accent. In floor radiant has become the heating system of choice for most of our customers.
Tubes placed under the floor circulate heated liquid.
Each room has its own thermostatic control for effective zone heating. This system is very durable, clean, quiet and comfortable and worth the extra cost. Forced air heating is a more economical option and offers options not possible with radiant heat. You can use air filters or humidifiers with such a system. A forced air system can be operated using the fan without the furnace to destratify the air by drawing warm air from the ceiling and distributing it through ductwork to the floor.