Why Underfloor Heating?

• Comfort

  
  Underfloor heating makes the floor extremely comfortable to walk on providing a typical floor surface temperature of 25°C -29°C. Underfloor heating heats the area we are in rather than the ceiling!
  
  

• Economy

  
  Although underfloor heating has a luxurious feel, it is not expensive to install or run. Underfloor heating uses lower running temperatures than radiators and along with greater control, a saving of 25% on fuel bills can be made a year making underfloor heating a great investment!
  
  

• Practical

  
  Underfloor heating can be used in all projects ranging from conservatories and kitchen extensions, domestic homes to schools, hospitals and airports. Underfloor heating are also effective in rooms with high ceilings due to its low temperature radiant effect.
  
  

• Freedom of Interior design

  
  Approximately 30% of space is taken up by radiators in a home. The use of underfloor heating however gives great flexibility to room layouts ideal for any project.
  
  

• Efficiency

  
  Underfloor heating uses water temperatures between 45°C -55°C where radiators use water at approximately 80°C. With the lower running temperature, underfloor heating works well with heat pumps and solar.
  
  

• Health and Hygiene

  
  Underfloor heating uses radiant heat rather than convectional heat resulting in less air movement and therefore no cold draughts. Less dust will be circulated and with floors being warm decrease the amount of bacteria and dust mites by 80% allowing a healthier environment for asthma sufferers. Hot surfaces will also be a thing of the past, making it much safer for young children.
  
  

• Environmentally friendly

  
  The use of underfloor heating reduces desired room temperatures by 1°C -2°C when compared with radiators yet still providing the same level of comfort. Each 1°C reduction in room temperature reduced fuel consumption by 6%. With less fuel used, less pollution is created and lower costs. With the lower running temperature, underfloor heating works in harmony with renewable sources of energy such as solar and heat pumps.

Floor Coverings

Underfloor heating is inexpensive and with its advanced controls, people are given flexibility and complete control over their heating system. People do not feel limited in choice for final floor coverings as underfloor heating can be used under:

• Ceramic Tiles/Stone

  
  Traditional cold materials such as ceramic tiles or flagstone flooring work very well with underfloor heating as they are excellent conductors of heat.
  
  

• Plastic or Vinyl

  
  These type of flooring offer little resistant to heat transfer and therefore work well with underfloor heating. The floor covering and adhesive should be suitable for temperatures of 40°C.
  
  

• Carpets

  
  Most carpets are suitable with underfloor heating, when choosing it is important that the underlay and carpet do not have a high tog rating.
  
  

• Real Wood and Engineered

  
  Most wooden flooring is compatible with underfloor heating. It is important that the total thickness of wood should not exceed 22mm as this will greatly affect the response time of the system. When choosing real hard wood flooring, it is advised that a wood with a moisture content of less than 10% is selected and correctly stored and installed.