Using a hydronic radiant floor heating system in your home will bring warmth to any floor, and comfort to any room. It is installed by embedding in the concrete poured for a new homes construction beneath the level of the subfloor. The hydronic system is a series of Polyethylene tubing (PEX) which is placed under a single room or the entire house. The tubing is covered with aluminum or concrete, which is the best conductor for radiant heat, and then powered by a boiler system which sends heat through the piping and under the floors.

Compared to traditional forced air heating, hydronic radiant heating can offer many benefits and advantages to the home owner. Forced air heat is never able to operate with maximum efficiency; the constant flow of air repeatedly chills as it moves from the furnace, through the duct work, and around the rooms. Forced air heat rises to the ceiling as the cooler air from the floor pushes it upward into the ceiling. As the air moves it spreads dust and allergens throughout your home and contributes to the allergies and respiratory ailments of your family.

Using hydronic radiant heat is cost effective, energy saving, eco-friendly, 100% efficient as its runs at maximum capacity on 30% less energy. Since it warms the floor first and radiates upwards into the objects of your home, you never lose heat through the cooling of airflow, or out windows and doors. There is no duct system or vents for air to blow allergens and collected dust through, so it provides a healthier environment for your family.

Hydronic radiant heating systems prevent the cold pockets of air found in most homes in the winter time. Since the floors are heated and there is no air movement warm air is not collected in the center of the room while the rest of the room cools near doors and windows. Radiant heat provides heating with even, constant temperatures which are perfect for everyone in the house. No more cold floors to greet your feet upon rising, or when leaving your bath. Many home owners have compared the comfortable feel of their bathrooms which have hydronic radiant heat to the wonderful luxury of a spa atmosphere. Warm dry floors and bathroom surfaces provide instant relief to someone who has been chilled by a shower or from being outdoors.

While hydronic radiant heating is traditionally placed in new home construction, it can be placed in a home undergoing a remodel. The installation is a bit more difficult, and will probably require the help of professionals; it can be done for an existing home. If you already have a boiler system in place, the retrofit is extremely easy and cost effective. Which ever installation method works for you, hydronic radiant heating systems will provide decades of energy saving warmth and comfort to your family.