Underfloor Heating
What Is Underfloor Heating?
Quite simply underfloor heating is a system that uses pipes below the floor to circulate warm water producing a heat source capable of heating the air above it to any required temperature.
Underfloor Heating (UFH) is a form of radiant heating meaning that the heat emitted from the floor warms people and other objects in rooms rather than directly heating the air as is the case with radiators (convection heating).
One of the key advantages of radiant heating systems is a much decreased circulation of air inside the room and the corresponding spreading of airborne particles.
It is now widely agreed by architects, developers and homeowners alike that underfloor heating is the system of choice for both domestic and commercial properties and developments.
Underfloor Heating
Benefits
Complete Control
Underfloor heating offers the homeowner the ability to set the temperature in individual rooms or zones independently using programmable room thermostats allowing complete control and comfort.
Energy Saving
Underfloor heating is popular as an energy efficient heating option as it
uses low temperature water at around 35-50°C, compared to a radiator system using high temperature water at 70-80°C.
No More Radiators!
Free up your walls! Underfloor heating allows the homeowner complete
freedom when planning or designing the interior layout of a room due to the removal of space-consuming radiators.
Improved Air Quality
As UFH is a form of radiant heating
rather than convection heating it means that harmful bacteria and pollen cannot circulate as freely resulting in an
improved air quality within your home.
Underfloor Heating Applications
Underfloor heating is very flexible and simple to install. It can be easily added to an existing building, perhaps as part of a conservatory or kitchen extension, or it can be installed as the main heating system for a new build project either domestic or commercial.
It can be used alongside traditional radiators or as the sole heating system for a property using either a traditional boiler or any of the emerging renewable heat sources such as ground source and air source heat pumps. A number of factors will influence the decision over which components are required for any given type of application. Some of these factors include the number of rooms to be heated, the size of the rooms and the floor construction of the property.
To get the best out of your underfloor heating system it is important that you have the system properly specified by a professional or company that specialises in UFH design. If you do not already have these why not let us take care of this for you? We can provide a full system design and CAD pipe layout from your set of plans or drawings.
When considering underfloor heating in your home it’s likely you’ll have
a number of questions. Our FAQ’s Page is a great place to find out more.
If you still have questions, why not get in touch.
