Are infra-red heaters any good?

I'm converting a small barn into an office. While researching heating options I came across infra-red heaters.

These heaters seemingly heat objects in the room (walls, furniture, people) rather than heating the air and as such are considered to be particularly suitable for old stone-walled buildings. They're also more expensive to buy than conventional electric heaters.

This type of heating seems to be new to Ireland. Just wondering if anyone has experience of infra-red heaters and how they perform...

Anyone?

Would be best to post this on the Boards.ie construction forum, will pick up replies there as this site is mainly about money topics.

I don't think they are that new, my local church (not that I am there that often) have them for a good number of years. Seem to work well, I go to an anniversary mass every Feb 6th and they do keep you toasty warm without having to heat the whole church.

Thanks Monbretia. I only read about them earlier this year and had never seen them before. Yours is another positive review.

You're right Nordkapp. I was also thinking about the heaters in terms of cost (they're more expensive than 'conventional' heaters) but didn't make that clear. I'll try Boards.