Underfloor Heating Advantages of Underfloor Heating The are a number of benefits with underfloor heating. Underfloor heating provides the warmth to a room from the floor up, rather than heating the ceiling space first. It also uses lower temperature water because the larger heating surface does not need to emit as much heat per square metre as a radiator. This means the boiler consumes less fuel, which in turn means lower running costs and less environmental damage.There is an approximate saving of 15 to 40% over more traditional methods of heating you home, and you will save space where radiators would have been installed. The installation method is also cheaper. Heat is more evenly distributed throughout your home and keeps the moisture at floor level to a minimum thus reducing the risk of house mites which can aid sufferers of Asthma and other breathing related difficulties. No more tiptoeing around or having to put on slippers because of your cold floors, and the system is practically self regulating. See these diagrams comparing the distribution of heat through your room with radiator vs underfloor heating