Radiant Floor Heating

Centuries ago, 2,000 years ago to be more exact, the Romans used radiant under-floor heating.  Today it is the most popular form of central heating in Europe, and its popularity is now spreading gradually throughout North America and rest of the world.

Why is Radiant Heating System more Energy Efficient?

The three modes of energy transfer include: conduction, convection and radiant heat (radiation). Conduction is heat flow through matter, whereas convection is the heat flow through the air. Radiation is the transmission of electromagnetic rays through space; energy and not temperature. All objects emit these energy rays in different directions until they are deflected or absorbed.

To understand the radiant heating, consider yourself taking a walk outside on a cool day. As you step out of the shade of your home into the sunlight, your body absorbs some rays. You begin to warm up, even though the air temperature around you is the same as when you were inside. The heat you feel from the sun is radiant heat. Radiant heating systems are economical, with savings up to 50% when compared to other heating systems. 

More Benefits of Radiant Floor Heating System

In a radiant floor heating system, heat is radiated from the floor and distributed evenly throughout the rooms of a home. On the other hand, a forced air system delivers heat which quickly rises to the ceiling, and results in discomfort.  The operation of the radiant floor heating system is silent. Radiant floor heating system is the most efficient heating system because it consumes less energy when compared to forced air heating systems. For a healthier dust and germ-free home, the use of a radiant floor heating system is recommended.

A radiant heating system can be installed in any flooring whether it is wood, tile or uncovered concrete floors. Radiant heat permits zoning different areas of your home to different temperatures to satisfy everyone in the home. Radiant heat systems can easily be installed within the structure of your home. Vents, baseboards, or radiators don’t need to be taken into consideration when decorating or furnishing the home. Radiant heating system adds value to your home since, especially due to the fact that this heating can be implemented in the garage or driveway to effortlessly melt snow during winter.  Even though the weather maybe freezing outside, the radiant system will keep you warm inside from head to toe.  So, is radiant heating right for you?

Types of systems include electric radiant floor, hot water radiant floor heating sytesm, and hydroponic radiant floors, and they are exciting home heating alternatives!