Hydronic radiant heating systems, using wrought iron and steel piping, originated in the early 1900's. During the 1940's and 50's, many radiant floor systems incorporating copper tubing in concrete slabs found widespread application. Though crude by today's standards, these systems proved they could deliver unsurpassed comfort.

Some of the early systems are still in operation. However, over time many of them deteriorated and developed leaks due to corrosion. As a result, consumer confidence declined and with the advent of air conditioning in the late 1950's, forced-air heating experienced a broad resurgence.

What changed the situation was the development of a new tubing made from cross-linked polyethylene (PEX). First used in Europe, then brought to North America in the early 1980's, these PEX systems proved once and for all that hydronic heating could deliver superior comfort, along with ease of installation and long service life. Hydronic radiant heating was here to stay.

Today, IPEX WarmRite Floor^® radiant heating products such as our XPA^® composite pipe and PEX tubing are revolutionizing the radiant heating industry - incorporating advanced construction materials and controls to deliver comfortable, quiet, energy-efficient heating for end-users in a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional environments.

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