Underfloor heating is becoming ever more popular as an alternative to more traditional heating systems. Due to the way they are installed, they cover a much larger surface area and so heat more evenly and more efficiently than a radiator system might. They also allow more wall space in your home as you don’t need radiators or fireplaces. They are ideal for stone or wood floors that can get cold during the winter months. If you are thinking of getting new hard flooring, installation of underfloor heating at the same time should be a consideration.
A wet system works much like a radiator system, filling tiny heating pipes under your floor with hot water. These pipes are covered with a heat retaining screed. This is a type of flexible concrete that expands and contracts with heat. This allows the pipes to grow and shrink as required during the heating and cooling process. Once heated through, the screed retains the heat well and warms up your room from the bottom up. This makes it as much as 30% more efficient that a traditional radiator system, though they do take some time to heat up. They work more cost effectively than a radiator system too. They use lower temperature water than radiators and so cost less to heat through.
Wet systems are a good option if you’re building a new property or doing a complete overhaul or renovation. If not, you will need to completely remove the existing flooring in order to install a wet underfloor heating system.
It is recommended that you use a professional to install this type of system. Mistakes could be hugely costly to rectify. This is because, once the screed is laid, you in effect have a concrete floor to remove should you need access to the pipes. The system also needs to be connected to either a gas boiler system in order to operate. Correctly laid, these systems require next to no maintenance and come with very long manufacturers warranties – some up to 30 years. The screed protects them from damage making maintenance minimal and low cost.
In safe hands with ODM!
Our fully qualified heating engineers have all the wet system knowledge and experience you need to ensure a high quality installation and we can work around your builders to get the job done. This ensures your new underfloor heating system is installed safely and correctly. You therefore won’t need to worry about system issues, or cold spots on your flooring.
We can install underfloor heating in commercial properties as well as in housing. All our underfloor heating installations are tailor-made to the specific space we’re working. You can be confident that the system will work the way you want it to. If you are thinking of having underfloor heating installed or need some help deciding which type to go for, get in touch using the button below. We’ll give you a call to arrange a free, no obligation survey and quote.
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