Find a Contractor

 

Enter Zip Code :
About Burnham Homeowners Contractor Product Technical
 
 
For Homeowners
How Hydronics Works
 
Why Hydronics is Better
 

Uses for Hydronic Heat

 

Replacing a Boiler

 
Warranties
 
Financing
 
Find a Contractor
 
Home Heating Tips
 
How to buy a Boiler
 
Glossary
 
Homeowner's FAQ
 
 
What are the benefits of Radiant Heating?
 

The comfort of radiant heat dates back to the Romans who used this 'luxurious' form of heating to warm their stone and marble tile floors. Today, radiant heat systems are installed in applications ranging from small, single-family homes to 150,000 square foot warehouses.

What is Radiant Heat?
Radiant heat is a form of hydronic (hot water) heat that circulates warm water through special tubing and installs in or underneath floors. Radiant heat systems heat objects throughout the room, so you can feel the difference. It simply eliminates cold drafts and keeps the heat at the floor, warming you and the furniture, not the air.

To understand the feeling of radiant heat, imagine a cool day with bright sunshine. If you walk from the shade into the sunlight, you'll instantly feel the warm rays of the sun - that's radiant heat at work!

Greater Comfort | Lower Operating Cost
Zoning Your Heat | Snow Melting | Flexiblility
 
For more information, click here.