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What is Underfloor Heating?
Underfloor Heating (UFH) is a heating system built underneath the floors of your home or property. The UFH system warms your rooms through by generating heat that rises from the floor. As the UFH covers the whole room, heat is more evenly distributed than your standard heating system. UFH is a great alternative to the likes of your standard radiators.
Underfloor Heating is an energy efficient heating system, meaning it requires a lower water temperature to heat your home or establishment through. On average, having UFH installed will save you up to 25% on your heating bills, compared to the likes of your current radiators. Radiators use convection from the one area of the room they are in to heat the room; this means most of the heat generated hits the ceiling first and circulates the room unevenly. UFH allows for an even distribution of heat, leaving no cold spots and warming the room more efficiently. There are two different types of Underfloor Heating, electric and water. Both have their advantages and are suitable for almost any surface and property.
How Does Underfloor Heating Work?
Underfloor Heating functions by distributing low temperature warm water through a system of underfloor pipes. Heat is maintained and controlled by a standard thermostat in your property, helping to maintain a consistent temperature across surface area its situated in.
- Hot water pumped from your heating system (Heat Pump or Gas Boiler) is blended with cooler water in a 'Control Pack', to get a temperature between 40 and 60 degrees.
- The Control Pack is connected to the underfloor pipes via the manifold connecting all the pipes. By mixing the hot and cooler water together, a lower flow temperature is generated; This stops any chance of there being damage to your floors.
- The mixture is pumped into the manifold of pipes, where it can then be controlled via the thermostat and smart systems installed in your property or home.
Type Of Underfloor Heating
Electric Underfloor Heating
Electric pipes or mats are installed under your floors surface, heat moves through these mats or pipes much like the system on a heated blanket. Heated cables are embedded onto a mesh, with self-adhesive backing. To ensure an even surface, sand and cement is laid down, followed by a layer of insulation enabling the heat only travel upwards. The heat is then controlled by the mains electric within the property. Electric Underfloor Heating provides a reliable energy efficient way of heating your home, however it is more suited to rooms with a smaller surface area, as its not as powerful as Water Underfloor Heating.
Water Underfloor Heating
Pipes are installed beneath the floors surface, where hot water is then pumped through the system to provide heating. Water Underfloor Heating is extremely efficient and can be installed in any room necessary. To ensure heat travels upwards, the pipes are placed on top of a layer of insulation. This is then covered with sand and cement to created an even surface. From here your chosen surface can be laid. Water UFH is also compatible with almost any heating system, from LPG boilers to Air and Ground source heat pumps.
Benefits Of Underfloor Heating
Cost & Energy Efficient
Underfloor Heating offers energy efficient benefits compared to regular heating solutions, reducing energy consumption and costs. Working on a smart system and lower operating temperatures you can heat up each room individually as you see fit. UFH can be up to 40% more efficient than your standard radiator heating system, as well costs only ranging up to £15 a month on average.
Combination Energy Saving
Underfloor Heating can work even more efficiently with other sources of heating, such as Heat Pumps. Combining UFH with heat pumps can lead to your home being more energy and cost efficient, as well as pushing towards a fully carbon neutral home. Paired together, they can work hand in hand, saving on energy between the 2 systems. Furthermore, all your heating is hidden from sight, leading to a more spacious and subtle home or premises.
Easy To Install
Installing Underfloor Heating may sound like a big job, with all the pipes involved. But once your system has been designed and the manual work starts, it can take as little as 2 days to have your new heating system up and running. Your original flooring doesn't have to be ripped to shreds and can be safely returned to its original state once the work is over.
Feeling and Safety
As the heat is coming from the floor, Underfloor Heating feels amazing on your feet, as well as creating a warm, cosy and evenly spread atmosphere. Unlike a radiator, there are no exposed points with UFH, meaning no points to burn yourself accidentally. Furthermore, then even air and can rid the atmosphere of dust and allergens for people with allergies.
Effective With All Surfaces
Since you can install Underfloor Heating under any surface, it is suitable for all rooms in your home or establishment. If you're looking to a new build, UFH can be installed in the process, as well as being easy enough to incorporate in your current home.
