And since radiant heating can be used with a variety of heat sources including geothermal heat pumps, solar collection systems and condensing boiler technology, you can acheive even further savings.Ī natural synergy. Lower operating temperatures reduce fuel consumption, which can save up to 30% per year in heating expenses. Improved Energy Efficiency Radiant heating allows a thermostat to be set up to 4✯ (2✬) degrees lower than with a traditional hot air system without sacrificing comfort.
Radiant heating is ideal for open floor plans, especially in areas with high ceilings. There are no heaters, radiators or vents, so you'll have more design freedom and open space. Flexibility Radiant heating can be used in floors, walls and ceilings and can be installed in a single room or throughout your home or building. This allows you to adjust temperatures in a single room or a group of rooms, based on activity and usage levels. Enhanced Control It’s easy to zone a radiant heating system using multiple thermostats. Radiant heating can be the primary heat source or serve in combination with auxiliary heating systems, and can be installed almost anywhere heat is needed. Optimizing the radiant panel design using strategies such as room-by-room zoning can add to your energy savings. Energy Efficient Because of its exceptional comfort at relatively low operating temperatures, radiant heating is very energy efficient. Other benefits include: Increased Comfort A radiant heating system keeps floors warm and dry, making hard surface flooring more comfortable. Radiant heating is quiet, clean and economical, and works with a variety of heat sources and floor coverings. Heat is gently radiated through the space virtually eliminating cold spots and temperature fluxuations. Step onto a floor with REHAU radiant heating and experience comfort at its best. In contrast to conventional forced-air systems, a radiative equillibrium is generated between people and the surfaces throughout the room, more closely achieving the optimum thermal comfort level for occupants. Radiant heating systems provide heat on the basis of low heating surface temperatures over a large area and an even air temperature distribution with mild, comfortable radiated energy. Humans feel most comfortable when they can regulate at least 50% of their heat emission via radiation, and when their feet are warmer than their heads. What Makes Radiant Heating Ideal for Human Comfort? Science shows that heat emission from the human body occurs mainly via three mechanisms: radiation, evaporation and convection. Heat gently radiates to warm surfaces, objects and air in the room, creating a comfortable environment. We've taken the premise of this relatively simple technology and developed a modern system that circulates warm water through a network of polymer pipes placed in the floor, wall or ceiling. Modern Innovation Using modern polymer solutions, REHAU has perfected the application of first century discoveries to twenty-first century homes and buildings. Evidence of ancient piping systems are found among the ruins of some of the world's oldest civilizations. In fact, it's been around since ancient Greek and Roman times, possibly longer.
Radiant heating is hardly a new technology. Silicone Profiles, Seals, Sheets and Strips