A frequently asked question that crops up when people are considering installing underfloor heating in their home is how to get the most out of the system. A lot has been written about the cost effectiveness and efficiency of underfloor heating but check the DIY forums online, and you won’t have to search for long […]
Celebrating ten years in business this year (2012) Underfloor Heating Systems Limited have signed a sponsorship deal with Rugby Union side Worcester Warriors. Underfloor Heating Systems Limited design and supply high quality warm water underfloor heating systems, both for the UK market and mainland Europe. Despite the recession hitting many rival companies hard, Underfloor Heating Systems Ltd […]
Underfloor heating has been around for thousands of years. The Romans used the hypocaust system. Today we use high quality multilayer pipes buried in the screed or fitted between timber suspended floors. The normal human body temperature is 37 degrees C. An underfloor heating system will only heat the floor up to approximately 23 – […]
It is said that running wet underfloor heating systems is noticeably cheaper, than other radiator systems. We look at the benefits of choosing underfloor heating. Lower Running Costs. Wet underfloor heating is one of the best ways to keep warm during the cold winter season. The running costs are normally lower than electric underfloor heating […]
It is true that a radiator system will respond faster than a water underfloor heating system to temperature alterations but, as it stays on 24/7 with temperature setback, this is no longer an issue. It is cheaper and more efficient to run the system 24/7 than it is to heat it up once the screed […]
The good news with wet underfloor heating is that the pipework will never leak if it is of good quality and has been pressure tested. Make sure the pipework is made to the highest quality possible, by a manufacturer such as Henco (www.henco.be). A reputable company will test every mm of the pipe before it […]
Wet underfloor heating will work with many floor constructions, such as a screeded concrete floor, timber suspended floor and a floating floor. In a screeded floor the sand/cement mix is normally a ratio of 4:1 and 65-75mm in height. Liquid Anhydrite screed can be only 50mm. Timber suspended floor is normally fitted on the First […]
It is recommended that every standard wet underfloor heating system has individual room controls. Each room should be fitted with programmable digital room thermostats. Wet rooms, such as bathrooms and en-suites, can be together with bedrooms. Only a one large room system should be fitted with one room thermostat, a large Kitchen for example. Some […]
We offer free underfloor heating site visits all over the UK. Please contact our sales office from 9 am to 5 pm to arrange a site meeting. The telephone number is 01905-616 928. If you require a quote. Please email, post or fax the floor plans to us. We need to know the floor construction, […]
It is important that all aspects of installing underfloor heating are actioned correctly and so, below are some guidelines for notching the joists when fitting water underfloor heating systems with a suspended wood floor. We also recommend that you always check with your builder for the correct procedure. 1. Holes should only be drilled on […]