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What is radiant floor heating and why is it considered green?

Hydronic, or radiant, floor heating is a method of heating a structure with the heat concentrated in the floor. It works by embedding special tubing in a concrete foundation or the plywood subfloor. Heated water flows through the tubing, warming the thermal mass of the floor. The tubing runs can be up to 300 feet, meaning no joints and no leaks.

Conventional forced-air systems produce uneven heat, with the highest temperature near the ceiling. Hydronic heating puts the heat in the floor under your feet, gently warming a room or a complete structure. This results in more uniform heating with superior comfort, saving energy and money in monthly fuel bills.

Besides cost-efficiency and comfort, there's another advantage to radiant floor heating that, for many people, is probably the most important, and that's their health and the health of their families.

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