Types of Radiant Heat

When you are exploring the option of installing radiant heat for your home you will find there are several different types of systems. Which type of radiant heat you choose will depend upon the design of the home, the fuel sources available and your preferences.

Hydronic radiant heat is the most popular type of radiant heat, as well as the most versitle. It can be installed in a concrete slab before pouring and under floor joists. It can utilize just about any heat source including solar, electric, oil, propane or natural gas. Hydronic heat may also be installed in a sidewalk to be used to melt snow and ice.

Electric cables is another type of radiant heat which can be installed in the home. These can also be installed in a concrete slab or under a wood subfloor. This type of radiant heat may also be installed in concrete sidewalks and driveways to melt snow and ice. This type of radiant heat system may also be installed under ceramic floor tiles.

Another type of electric radiant heat are heating panels which may be installed under subfloors or above ceilings. The panels typically come in rolls which are cut to length and stapled in place between floor or ceiling joists.

Looking for something which may be installed over a wood or concrete subfloor. There is a type of electric low voltage radiant heat available for this purpose. Z-mesh from Warmzone is a bronze screen which may be stapled to wood, or glued to concrete. Carpet, laminate, or tile may be installed directly over this low voltage heating system.

In your search through the different types of electric radiant heat you will find many differnt systems. With diligent research you will find just the kind best suitable for your application.