The definition of underfloor heating is quite simple. This is the heat that radiates upwards through the floor. But did you know that there are two different types of underfloor heating? You can use plastic hot water hoses (hydronics) or electrical cables. Both options offer the same end result – a room with uniform floor […]
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The main advantages of underfloor heating include uniform floor heating over the entire area, the visual absence of heating devices and the release of space. Electric underfloor heating is a heating system based on the use of a heating cable. Water underfloor heating implies circulation through the pipes of the heated coolant. Underfloor heating system […]
Spring has finally arrived. But don’t let the warm weather fool you into forgetting about winter problems. If your heating system couldn’t provide you with comfort during the coldest months, nothing will change next year — that is, unless you make a change in advance. By evaluating your HVAC system, you can easily determine that […]
Looking for an innovative way to insulate your space? Try underfloor heating. Radiant underfloor heating is an advanced and increasingly popular method of heating both commercial and residential homes, By installing a heat source in the floor, rather than relying on hot water, an electric plinth or conventional air heating, you can count on comfortable, […]
Underfloor heating: all about electrical and hydraulic systems The best heating system in a home is one you don’t even know you have. The radiators didn’t squirm at night. No whistling vents like an airplane preparing to take off. No dust ducts to pay your allergists’ bills. Just a flat blanket of warmth where you […]
There are two main styles of installing radiant underfloor heating – “wet” and “dry”. Both systems can use either hydraulic or electrical energy to heat the floor. The name of the installation is related to how the pipes or electrical wires are laid. Wet installation diagram Image How to Install Electric Underfloor Heating This video […]
Underfloor heating in comparison with other sources of radiant heating The floor is not the only place where you can install a radiant heating system. They can also be placed on the walls and ceiling. Underfloor heating is probably the most effective method, since in the living room the heat is distributed evenly. Underfloor heating […]
Costs of an air-heated underfloor heating system The cost of installing an air heating system is approximately $14 per square foot, which is similar to hydraulic systems. This does not include the cost of flooring installed above the ducts or the cost of a concrete slab. Underfloor heating system installation by Continal Underfloor Another fantastic […]
Electronic water heating system In an electronic radiant underfloor heating system, wires or cables, and sometimes mats in small rooms, are laid either in a wet or dry installation under the floor. The system consists of several components, including floor sensors, a heating element – a mat or wires – and a thermostat. In small […]
Although radiant heating has been around for thousands of years, many people still believe that it is a new technology, which in turn has led to several myths and misconceptions surrounding it. The first is how old it is, and most people believe it’s only been around for the last 20 years or so. Another […]