Radiant Floor Heating Supply

Your radiant floor heating supply usually comes from either water or electricity. If you're going to heat your radiant floors with water then you will utilize pipes and a boiler. This is often referred to as a hydronic radiant floor heating system. In general, it is the most popular way to heat radiant floors. It is also very versatile and flexible because it can utilize a variety of different fuels to heat up the water.

The heating supply can also come from electricity. In this case, electrical mats are placed underneath the flooring first and are controlled with the thermostat. In either one of these cases you can enjoy many benefits that your old furnace simply doesn't provide.

The main benefit is that a radiant floor simply will cost less in energy expenses to heat your home. No longer will you lose as much heat as it escapes from the top of the room. This is because all of your heat comes from underneath the floor, making it more difficult for that heat to escape. It becomes much more energy effiecient.

Another benefit of having a radiant floor heating supply is that you have much more control over the areas that you heat in your home. You can even set different zones in your home at different temperatures. Try doing that with your standard furnace!

We haven't even gotten into the health benefits that come with radiant floor heating. Most of the airborne allergens that exist in your home are circulated by furnaces and other forced air heating systems. By using a radiant heating system you reduce your chances of coming in to contact with viruses and allergens from dust and pollens to almost nothing. If you suffer from allergies, radiant floors are a godsend.

Also, you no longer have to consider where you will place your vents, radiators and so on when constructing your home. This gives you much more freedom to decorate.

Finally, consider how much it will affect the value of your home if you go to sell it. Not only will it enhance the value of your home on the market, but it will make it that much more easy to sell.