Types of Radiant Floor Heating Systems

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Radiant floor heating utilizes two different energy sources when warming a room. The in-floor radiant heat system that we install in your home is dependent on your home’s construction and the room’s layout. Our expert installers will help you choose and plan an effective system.

Electric radiant heating utilizes mats with woven heating elements laid out under your floor or a heated wire system that attaches to your subfloor.
Hydronic or water-based systems channel hot water under the floor using plastic tubing. Hydronic systems require a boiler to heat the water, so an upgraded water boiler might be necessary.

Radiant heat delivers evenly distributed warmth, preventing cold zones that vents and ductwork inevitably create. The temperature is controlled by a thermostat which you manage. In homes built on slabs or in rooms with unheated spaces below them, radiant flooring introduces a level of comfort and warmth for homeowners despite cold outdoor temperatures.

A Quick History of Radiant Heat

The Romans began using radiant underfloor heating as early as 670 A.D. The notorious emperor Caligula had radiant heat installed in his barge using terracotta pipes and a wood fire. The principle was simple: circulate heated water using tubes placed throughout the floor. Today, radiant underfloor heat is the most popular form of central heating in Europe and Asia. Typically used in areas with colder, longer winters, including Western states and the upper North East, radiant heat has seen growing popularity in recent years. The fundamental principle has not changed in 1,500 years, and now homeowners can take advantage of a tried and true system augmented by modern technology.

Choose Tragar for a Radiant Heat System

Who uses radiant in-floor heating near you? The popularity of radiant heating might surprise you. Long Island homeowners who need to add a supplementary heat source increasingly opt for radiant heating after learning about its many benefits. Once considered an odd alternative suitable only for colder climates, radiant systems are rapidly growing in popularity.

Although radiant heat may seem like a new trend, particularly given Long Island’s mild winters, Tragar has had years of design and installation experience. Our heating experts will help you choose the best radiant in-floor system and complementary heating equipment for your home’s needs.