A big advantage of radiant heat is that an area can be heated with only a fraction of the energy required for conventional heating methods.  A typical room depending on construction may be able to be heated with 50% less energy than baseboard or forced hot air.

Once the radiant tubing is secured and pressurized, concrete is poured and leveled.  Radiant heat works well in a concrete slab application, but can also be used with many other flooring types including hardwood, tile, and carpeting.  Radiant heat can also be added retroactively to existing homes by applying radiant tubing from the floor layer below.