How do radiant floor heating systems differ from other home heating options?
Forced air heating systems use an oil, gas or electric furnace to heat air, then they blow that heated air around the house through ducting. Occupants of the home experience “warmth” by coming into contact with the warm air. Radiant heat is different in that it does not heat the air per se, but generates invisible infrared radiant energy which then heats objects in the room (such as people) when it comes into contact with those objects.
