How does underfloor heating work ?
This is the most natural and comfortable form of heating just like the sun. The energy reaches into every corner of the room or space which means - no cold spots, no warm ceilings or cold feet. In buildings with high ceilings the temperature actually reduces as the high increases, whilst underfloor heating the comfort level is achieved with an air temperature w
hich is typically 2 C lower than convection heating systems. These factors mean that when designing an underfloor heating system, little allowance is required for buildings with high ceilings such as churches, barns, sports halls and similar buildings. This enhances the overall comfort level and gives energy savings of between 15% and 50% depending on ceiling high.
Is underfloor heating the right choice for my building ?
Underfloor heating can be used with all flooring constructions, both for ground floors and above ground floors and with most floor finishes and covering types, like stone, slate, ceramic, carpeted hard wood flooring.
Does the floor need to be insulated ?
The floor does need to be insulated to prevent heat transmission or lose, it is usually included as part of the installation of the underfloor heating coiles and must be laid down below the heating pipes.
What temperature will the floor be ?
Typically, the maximum floor temperature will be 29 C, however in certain perimeter areas such as immediately adjacent to a large glazed wall or similar area where there may be a cool spot, then localized portion of the floor may be designed to operate at up to 32 C.
Can underfloor heating be retrofitted into existing buildings?
Underfloor heating is frequently installed into existing buildings by creating a new floor known as over the top of the existing one. A point the needs to be considered is that the ceiling height of the room will reduce by approximately 40 to 50 mm once the floating floor (including) the new underfloor heating pipes) has been installed.
