Radiant Underfloor Heating’s evolution

Radiant underfloor heating is a technology that can simply be viewed as the process of intentionally using the laws of radiant heat to transfer radiant energy from an emanating source.

As complex as that sounds, radiant heating is actually a very ancient technology!  The very earliest, traceable, reference of radiant heating, alludes that temples in ancient Rome in 350 BCE were heated in this manner.  Back then the term Hypocaust would’ve been much more familiar than our modern terms, the word derives from the Ancient Greek hypo meaning “under” and caust-, meaning “burnt” (as in caustic).  This was to become the forerunner for modern central heating.  The Hypocaust was a system of heating that produced and circulated hot air below the floor.  There was also a series of pipes in the walls that helped add heating to the room and to relay the hot air to upstairs rooms.  Used for heating hot baths and other public rooms, Hypocausts were generally only used by the wealthy in their private homes due to the costliness of the system.

Fast forward from Ancient Rome to our modern age and you will find that, while the technology is now much more refined, it is also more readily available.  Gone are the days when only the super rich could afford to add some warmth to their homes.  Indeed, radiant underfloor heating has become one of the most economical heating sources available.

How does radiant underfloor heating work

To achieve a controllable internal climate, radiant heat can be achieved by means of electric underfloor heating or hydronic underfloor heating, allowing for thermal comfort in any home.

The workings of this technology is easy to follow too.  As the primary heating source, underfloor heating is so versatile, it allows you to fully control your own thermal experience.  Now for a moment, picture yourself standing outside on a cool day with the gentle warmth of a radiating sun lightly warming your skin.  It feels comfortable, cosy, familiar.  With radiant underfloor heating, you can achieve the same feeling of comfort in your home.  A uniformly distributing heat, emanating from the floor, rises to heat the lower half of the room, enclosing you in a tranquil heat without making the entire room too hot.

Why choose radiant underfloor heating

If overall comfort is not enough of a reason for you to choose radiant underfloor heating, we have taken the liberty of compiling a list for your pro column:

• Indoor air quality
  • Previously considered cold floor materials (like tiles) emit lower volatile organic compounds. Through the use of these floor materials, your underfloor heating will allow for a positive effect on overall indoor air quality.
• Energy saving
• Safe
  • No obtrusive, hazardous items for children or the elderly to trip over or burn
  • This point is also considered a positive feature in healthcare facilities serving elderly patients and those with dementia
• Healthy
• Low maintenance costs
• Hygienic
• Usable with most floor surfaces
• Allows you to control the temperature
• Aesthetically allows for open space living
• Silent
• Allergy-friendly
• No more cold spots, no more cold feet, #nomoresocks

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