Hi, I've seen and heard several people actively discouraging fitting rads under windows with some claiming it as a 'last resort'.
I get their logic but I think its misplaced.
I still reccomend placing under windows as I want to eliminate draughts and believe that having the air curtain and heat source at coldest part of room (and not blocked by furniture) is best for comfort and still the best place for rads.
I get that it's not that important these days and am happy putting rads anywhere in room but do see it as a style choice and not for sound engineering reasons.
I appreciate its probably more efficient not to but in a world where efficiency is key let's not forget it's still function first! (Theres no doubt that walking around in ski gear would be the most efficient way to save energy on heating but let's be sensible)
There are exceptions of course, like thick floor to ceiling curtains would make it less of a sound option but even then I'd still lean towards a rad on same wall.
What's your opinion, do I need educating, is there a better way?
I get their logic but I think its misplaced.
I still reccomend placing under windows as I want to eliminate draughts and believe that having the air curtain and heat source at coldest part of room (and not blocked by furniture) is best for comfort and still the best place for rads.
I get that it's not that important these days and am happy putting rads anywhere in room but do see it as a style choice and not for sound engineering reasons.
I appreciate its probably more efficient not to but in a world where efficiency is key let's not forget it's still function first! (Theres no doubt that walking around in ski gear would be the most efficient way to save energy on heating but let's be sensible)
There are exceptions of course, like thick floor to ceiling curtains would make it less of a sound option but even then I'd still lean towards a rad on same wall.
What's your opinion, do I need educating, is there a better way?