What Is Radiant Heat?
Radiant heat is a unique transfer of energy that naturally searches out
colder objects to warm. Radiant heating systems can be installed in the
floor or ceiling and work in the same way. Radiant heat is in the form
of energy waves. Instead of heating the air, these waves heat the surface
of objects or people in the room. These surfaces include walls, windows,
floors and ceilings. These surfaces then gently warm the surrounding
air creating a more natural warmth with minimum floor to ceiling
temperature variation compared to a traditional convective warm
water central heating system. |
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Efficient & Clean
Traditional central heating systems work by air passing over warm
water radiators. This creates convective warm air currents as warm air
rises and cold air falls due to differences in their density. This creates
a temperature differential in the room with the ceiling space being
heated first. This leads to a “hot head / cold feet” syndrome and a
stuffy environment.
By contrast, Radiant heat is the most efficient form of heat distribution
available. The objects in the room are heated first and they then gently
warm the surrounding air. This means that the air temperatures can be
lowered in the room whilst still maintaining comfort levels, resulting
in a reduction in heating bills. As the air does not circulate there are
no draughts created. Dust is not circulated in the room which brings
higher comfort levels not only to allergy suffers but to everyone in the
room. There is a more even vertical heat distribution throughout the
room which is far closer to the ideal distribution. |
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Designed For Living
Radiant heating systems in the form of Underfloor heating or Ceiling
heating are completely invisible and quiet in operation. Conventional
warm water radiators do not contribute to the aesthetics of a room
and influence room design. Installing a radiant floor or ceiling heating
system completely invisible and unobtrusive, allows more flexibility
in creating the perfect living environment. |
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