Aaron was asked to research radiant heating for a design project.

1. Radiant Flooring
Aaron Anderson

2. • Originally invented by the Romans
• Heating systems that supply heat directly to the floor or to panels within the
floor
• Radiant Heat Transfer

3. Electric
• Easier and more affordable to install
• More expensive to operate
• Ideal for heating small areas
• Quick mats – comes ready to install with an adhesive foil backing
• $3 to $6 per sq. ft.

4. Hydronic
• Pumps warm water through specially designed tubing laid under or within
the floor
• Less expensive
• Good for large areas
• $10‐$12 per sq. ft.

6. Installation
• Heat cable
• Boiler or water heater
• Thermostat and temperature sensor
• Usually comes as quick mats Loose wire is cheapest
• Position the cable in a serpentine pattern
• Fasten with lots of hot glue or staples

7. Royal Radiant Heat, Inc
• Holland MI

8. Haley Mechanical
• Radiant in‐floor systems can be designed to meet your needs and budget.

9. RP Carder Mechanical LLC
More efficient than baseboard heating and usually more efficient than forced‐air heating
because it eliminates duct losses.
Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Auburn, Freeland, Sanford,