A great deal has been written in recent years about
the rebirth of hydronic radiant floor heating.
There has been considerable controversy over
what type of plastic tubing to use and how much energy is
saved by a hydronic radiant floor (HRF) system. But nearly
everyone agrees on at least some of its advantages. Radiant
floor heating systems provide a very comfortable way to
heat. The entire floor radiates heat, so occupants never
feel far from the heat source. Moreover, floors wetted by
foot or vehicle traffic dry quickly. And there are no floor
registers, exposed pipes, or radiators to interfere with furniture
placement and room layouts. For these reasons,
homeowners and