Radiant Flooring Radiant heating has a number of advantages: it is more efficient than baseboard heating and usually more efficient than forced-air heating because no energy is lost through ducts. The lack of moving air can also be advantageous to people with severe allergies. Hydronic (liquid-based) systems use very little electricity, a benefit for homes off the power grid or in areas with high electricity prices. The hydronic systems can also be heated with a wide variety of energy sources, including standard gas- or oil-fired boilers, wood-fired boilers, solar water heaters, or some combination of these heat sources. Electric floor heating systems can consist of a Teflon insulated copper alloy resistance heating element sewn to a fiberglass mesh backing. The heating element is evenly spaced in 2" serpentine loops. It also delivers a faster, more even distribution of heat for improved homeowner comfort. The entire system is less than 1/8" thick allowing it to be easily installed under tile and stone without greatly affecting the floor height. Eco-friendly Solar Power would be a great combination with this type of floor heating.