As the radiant heating industry matures, look for 'plug and play' technology to be the next trend.
Hydronic radiant heating has shown remarkable growth in the last 10 years. Since the Hydronics Institute first began recording tubing sales in 1991, annual delivery of tubing used in radiant heat has grown from just under 23 million lineal feet to almost 123 million lineal feet in 1998.
The catalyst for this current revival? Hands down, it's radiant floor heat. We have early crusaders, such as the TV program, "This Old House," to thank for first carrying the message to consumers. The show's national presence added instant credibility to radiant heat. Word-of-mouth promotion has been the industry's most effective advertising.