When it comes to energy-efficient residential heating, heat pumps and condensing furnaces have grabbed most of the attention lately. But the benefits of hydronic radiant systems should not be ...

Electric radiant floor systems typically consist of electric heating cables built into the floor. Electrical matting may also be mounted on the subfloor or below floor covering. The primary advantages ...

Every time I go across the Atlantic to visit a trade show on hydronic heating systems in Europe, I see more and more radiant systems designed for walls and ceilings. I recently returned from the ...

The typical cost of radiant floor heating installation is $1,700 to $6,170 with a national average of $3,831. Cost factors for installing radiant heat flooring can include floor size, floor material, ...

Radiant heat systems, whether electrical or hydronic, can be placed in wall sections but are most commonly used in floor applications. Radiant layouts can be retrofit under flooring where the ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) A radiant heating system can take the chill off ceramic tile and the “brrrrrr” out of marble flooring.

Do you have a boiler heating system in your home for hydronic heating? Or, are you considering installing a boiler to replace your existing heating system? While boilers are often thought of as an old ...

Despite all the attention radiant heating has received over the last few years, you still might not regard it as a viable alternative to traditional systems, such as hydronic baseboards or forced-air ...

We ended last month's column having looked at the individual wire core circuit type of electric radiant heating system. I failed to mention that although this product was intended for use as a radiant ...

I am a homeowner working on a renovation of a house and preparing the radiant heat system. I have spoke with two contractors and the two offer completely different approaches. The two have been well ...