Demand for Hydronic Underfloor Heating Grows

Demand for underfloor heating, including electric and hydronic, is expected to grow 8.7 percent worldwide over the next five years, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. The $4.65 billion UFH market is predicted to reach $7.9 billion by 2020. Growth is largely attributed to the growing concern about energy efficiency and the environment, along with increasing awareness about the benefits of UFH systems.The UFH market is segmented by type, facility, application and geography into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world (RoW). Europe is the largest market for underfloor heating and is expected to remain the leader