If you have a bar or restaurant, it is quite common that, during the colder months, you too have had to give up your outdoor spaces, losing a significant portion of your clientèle. This phenomenon, besides being very common, is also particularly burdensome for all those businesses with very small interior spaces.
However, by using the right heating systems, it is possible to make use of your outdoor spaces even during the winter, thus avoiding the loss of an entire working season. Let’s look together at how to heat outdoor spaces in bars and restaurants, what the main systems are and their relative advantages and disadvantages.
Let’s look at the main heating systems:
- Underfloor heating: mainly used in very cold areas as a means of melting snow, it is very complex to implement and not very suitable for those on a tight budget.
- Heat pump: can operate for a short, localised time, but has generally higher installation costs than other heating systems.
- Wood, pellet or bioethanol stove: no matter how aesthetically pleasing a stove or fireplace may be, it is necessary to assess the amount of energy dispersed and plan the installation appropriately.
- Electric heating lamps: practical and versatile, they offer efficient, but very localised and energy-consuming heating.
- Gas-powered Fungo: an extremely practical and functional solution, without much energy waste, but not suitable for all types of outdoor settings.
- Infrared heating: the most versatile heating system that can effectively heat any outdoor space without wasting energy.
Different heating systems have advantages and disadvantages depending on the outdoor space for which they are intended. Traditional heating systems, such as fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, can certainly contribute to a more aesthetically pleasing environment, but their energy efficiency is overly dependent on the nature of the space.
In addition, the arrangement of heating elements and air intakes must be designed to ensure even heat distribution and adequate air exchange. This is why infrared heaters are by far the most efficient and versatile for outdoor spaces of all kinds.
Heating outdoor spaces in bars and restaurants with infrared technology
Infrared heaters work on a principle very similar to that of our star: instead of heating the air directly (as other traditional heating systems do), they emit infrared rays that are absorbed by objects, the people and surfaces that they encounter.
The absorbed energy is released as heat, directly heating the affected objects, and indirectly heating the surroundings. This is why this method of heating is so efficient: there is no heat loss to the air, and it is the ideal choice for heating outdoor spaces in bars and restaurants.
The advantages of our infrared heaters
At Star Progetti, we know the critical issues and needs that businesses face every winter, and we know how to adequately heat the outdoor spaces of restaurants and bars: we have been building outdoor heating systems since the 1990s and can help you find the best solution for your specific situation.
With our infrared technology, you are assured of a practical and efficient heating system that gives you the ability to heat your rooms in a safe and affordable way.
- Our infrared heaters provide you with maximum and immediate localised heat output for any outdoor space.
- They are easy to install and use, thanks to automatic activation and precise smart control.
- Infrared heaters give you a choice of different designs, they are compact and aesthetically pleasing, and meet any style requirement.
- They are a guarantee of quality, because they are the result of more than 25 years of experience in the industry.
- In addition, our infrared heaters are healthy and environmentally sustainable.
- They cost little and consume even less: these infrared heaters are ideal for those on a tight budget with low energy consumption.