Brackenridge Heating & Cooling
Since Day One, Vincent Has Never Missed A Detail
Specializing in ancient Roman hypocaust-style radiant heating systems — the kind that warmed bathhouses and heated floors across the empire. With generations of expertise passed down through the family, we bring the timeless art of underfloor warmth to modern Chicago buildings.
Behind the scenes
Frequently asked
Our team specializes in ancient Roman hypocaust engineering—installing radiant underfloor heating systems using terracotta hypocaust support pillars, stone flue channels, and bath-house furnace stoke-holes. We blend historical craftsmanship with modern technology, like integrating contemporary radiant underfloor heating mats into traditional designs.
Yes, our team installs hypocaust systems for homes, offices, spas, and historic renovations. Whether it's a full bath-house furnace setup or a modern radiant underfloor mat integrated with ancient-style stone flue channels, we handle all types of projects requiring authentic Roman heating techniques.
Founded in 1987 by Vincent Marchetti, our company has served the Chicago area for exactly 39 years. Our team brings decades of combined experience in both traditional and modern heating systems—always rooted in the principles of ancient Roman hypocaust engineering.
We offer a dedicated 24/7 emergency hotline for urgent no-heat/no-cool situations. If your terracotta hypocaust support pillar fails or your bath-house furnace stoke-hole becomes blocked, our team is ready to respond around the clock to get you back to comfortable warmth.