IPPEC's Energy Efficiency Centre
 Heat input = Heat lost
The heat emitters play a significant part. Low temperature underfloor heating reduce convection which in turn reduce heat loss through infiltration. The temperature of these devices can be modulated to match the heat load making them even more efficient.

Warm water underfloor heating Low temperature radiant heat is energy efficient. The heat emitter, that is the floor relies on low water temperature. This can be generated by condensing boiler or alternative heat source running at low water temperature.
The water temperature in the floor is adjusted by a manual mixer or a weather compensator controller. The latter improves efficiency even more. See Pexatherm controls.

 Low maintenance
 Low temperature emitters with high radiant heat emmission element, such as underfloor heating do not lose heat through air changes as much as say radiators. That is why UFH is better in conservatory than radiators. See Pexatherm UFH systems.
The walls are not marked from radiator air convections leading to regular redecoration.
Large surface radiators
More radiant and less convection is present with large surface low temperature radiators. They are not to be confused with low surface temperature radiators or with skirting radiators. These have high convection and low efficiency.
Ceiling heating and cooling with Pexatherm modules
Other surface heating systems
Wall and ceiling heating are all the rage in Europe. They work just like underfloor heating. The ceiling heating has the advantage of cooling effect in Summer through chilled ceiling. IPPEC supplies plastic panels that are easy to install in walls and in particular in ceilings compared to pipes. See our Magazine.