Radiant Floor heating is a method of heating the home through the floor. Special tubing is embedded in the concrete foundation, or in a thin slab of concrete on top of a wood frame floor. Heat is then circulated through this tubing, which in turn warms the mass of concrete and conducts the heat through the floor creating a luxurious soothing warmth. eat.

Heat transfer occurs from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature. The greater the temperature difference, the greater the heat flow. When the room temperature is less than that of the floor, heat will move from a heated floor slab to materials within the room. As the materials become warmer, the heat transfer rate will slow and eventually stop when a temperature equilibrium is reached. At this point there is no heat transfer from the slab, so no heat input is required.

Among the many benefits: Your feet are always toasty warm, the temperature is consistent and easy to control, you won’t feel the drafts or hear the noise of blowing air, and no dust or allergens get circulated within your home through air vents. Best of all, you’ll typically pay lower utility costs than with a forced-air system, because concrete floor radiant heating consumes less energy to achieve the same level of comfort.