The concept of radiant floor heating systems has been around for centuries. For example, the Romans used radiant floor heating to heat the public baths. Some would use channels of hot air to heat the floors of their villas. Radiant heating systems gained in popularity throughout the 1960s and 1970s, primarily in the form of water-based systems that passed heated water through a network of pipes underneath the surface of the floor.

Some homeowners, however, hesitate to install hydronic heating systems because they don't want to deal with leaking pipes or problems with the water heater. For a hassle-free radiant floor heating system, RadiantHeatPro.com carries electrical radiant heating products. These can be arranged in many configurations and installed in both new and existing homes.

Radiant floor heating is known to be more efficient than other forms of home heating, but this will depend to some degree on the flooring material you use. Tile is the most common type of flooring under which radiant heat systems are installed because it's a good conductor of heat. If you plan on installing a radiant heat system under a carpeted area, be sure to look at the thermal resistance rating (R-value)--it's recommended that it exceed 4.0, and lower pile carpet is generally better for radiant floor heating than higher pile carpet.

At RadiantHeatPro.com, you can find electrical radiant floor heating systems, as well as other heating products to make your home more comfortable. If you want to add a radiant heating source without remodeling your home, RugBuddy products from RadiantHeatPro.com let you place a radiant heating system underneath an area rug. For information about these and other heating products, contact them through the online form at RadiantHeatPro.com or by calling (972) 978-7955.