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Radiant floor heat forum. The 1 online resource for heating answers. Warm water systems run hot water through pipes to create heat whereas electric underfloor heating heats wiring beneath the floor to generate heat. You are not authorized to create a new topic. Radiant floor heat was never intended to be used in extreme climates like where you re located.

In contrast radiant floor heating systems heat the entire floor which leads to an evenly heated room and for an even ambient temperature around a person s body. This means that you will feel more comfortable at a lower ambient temperature level because you won t experience cold drafts. Understanding how radiant heating works the impact of heat on wood flooring precautions that must be taken and the type of wood flooring that works best with radiant heat will help to ensure a. Ask and answer questions about heating systems both old and new.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 100. Page 1 of 66. Radiant floor heat is actually a very comfortable and healthy heating process and it continues to heat even when the system turns off as the natural thermal. It is a snake of pipes that sits under your flooring and passes hot water or electricity through the system to heat up the floor.

Radiant floor heating is a very simple process. A lot of builders these days seem to be installing it everywhere and anywhere because it s been a fad for awhile and the short cuts for installation that have been developed make it a cheap source of heat but it s not adequate for harsh winters. Both provide heating in a room from the floor up for consistent efficient warmth.