The Concept of Radiant Heat

Radiant heat emanates from its source naturally and does not depend on moving large volumes of air to distribute warmth like conventional convective heating systems. Studies conducted by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) indicate that, with radiant heating systems, people can be comfortable at temperatures 2°C to 4°C lower than with convective systems. In well insulated homes this can lead to dramatic cost savings over conventional heating systems.