Thursday, October 16, 2014
9 facts about Underfloor Heating
Winter is nearly here, which means it may be
time to invest in a new heating system for your home. Should you opt for the
clunky radiator that hugs the wall, or an underfloor heating system? If you’re
unsure about underfloor heating, here are some quick facts to get you caught up
quickly.
It’s cost effective
The biggest benefit of using an underfloor
heating system is that it can save you lots of money in the long run. It can
cost less than £1 a day to heat the entire house during the winter period and
even less for the warmer times of the year – this is based on using an electric
system for 182 days, heating the kitchen, bathroom and lounge for 3 hours a
day.
Suitable for any floor
finish
It doesn’t matter whether your floor is carpet,
vinyl, wood, tile and stone or laminate, any floor finish is appropriate to
support underfloor heating. Of course different types of floors will require
different types of systems, but all are definitely supported. But be sure to check
with the floor manufacturer if it can be used with an underfloor heating
system.
Thermostat controlled
You can use a thermostat to control the system.
You can also keep an eye on how much energy you’re using and the running costs,
as well as be able to configure your heating to suit your lifestyle. More basic
thermostats are available if you the room has the same heating needs every day,
these allow you control the room temperature all year round.
More space to decorate
Because these systems are under the floor and
eliminate the need for radiators, depending on the heat loss of your room, you
have more space to decorate.
Ease of installation
All of our underfloor heating systems are quick
and easy to install, usually in just a few hours. Finding an underfloor heating
installer in Essex is easy too with
minimal fuss.
Energy efficient
Typically, an underfloor heating system will use
a lower temperature than radiators, thus reaching the same level of warmth and
comfort. You’ll save plenty of money as well as energy.
It’s safe to use
Because the heating systems are under floor, it
saves wall and floor space and eliminates low level hot surfaces and sharp
edges that can pose a threat to small children in homes and nurseries.
Heat is distributed
evenly
The heat produced is spread evenly along the
floor so there are no cold spots in the room. This is done by spreading the
insulation boards around the room during the installation process.
Things heat up quickly!
Underfloor heating can get warm very quickly -
the insulation boards heat up the room very quickly so you’re never cold for
too long.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 Responses to “9 facts about Underfloor Heating”
Post a Comment