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Underfloor heating systems can be an extremely efficient and modern method of heating a home. They eliminate the need for radiators and older, bulkier heating units, freeing up wall space and allowing homeowners to decorate their homes however they wish. Not to mention waking up on a cold, miserable day to warm your feet on a heated floor! Furthermore, all types of underfloor heating systems are energy efficient, which may save you money in the long run.

This guide will explain everything you need to know about underfloor heating, including which heating system may be suitable for your home, the advantages of underfloor heating, and the cost of underfloor heating.

How Does Underfloor Heating Work?

Underfloor heating is the installation of a system of pipes or wires beneath the floor of a room. This converts the floor into a massive heat emitter, warming the room.

HOT-WATER (OR WET) SYSTEMS

Wet systems use hot water from the heating system to work. Before the new floor surface is put down, the water is pumped through plastic pipes that are laid on a subfloor.

This type of underfloor heating uses water at a lower temperature than standard radiators, which lowers the cost of heating the water.

ELECTRIC MAT (OR WIRE) SYSTEMS

Cables used in electric systems are fastened to an open-weaved mesh mat.

The mat must be laid out on the ground, joined, and connected to the thermostat and main power source.

Be aware that although electric systems are less disruptive to the existing floor structure and cost less to install, they cost more to operate than wet systems.

Both underfloor heating methods warm the floor, which then radiates heat into the space. In contrast to the underfloor heating system, a radiator has a much smaller surface area and requires the water to be heated to a much higher temperature.

Benefits Of Underfloor Heating 

Energy Efficient Heating

Once it is set up, underfloor heating is about 25% more energy-efficient than radiators. It covers a much larger portion of the room’s surface area and operates at lower temperatures. Underfloor heating can help you save on energy costs and monthly expenses if it is installed properly.

Suitable For Any Floor Finish

With underfloor heating, you are free to select the type of flooring you prefer because floor heating is compatible with a wide range of floor finishes, including laminate, wood, tile, stone, carpet, and more. However, make sure to ask the floor manufacturer if an underfloor heating system can be used with it.

Thermostat Controlled Heating

The system can be managed by a thermostat. Additionally, you can customise your heating to fit your needs and keep an eye on your energy usage and operating costs. If a room requires heating on a daily basis, there are simpler thermostats that you can use to regulate the temperature all year long.

More Space to Decorate

Imagine the design flexibility you have with heated floors – you can decorate the walls however you like without having to plan around radiators. Thanks to underfloor heating systems, you can design the home of your dreams without having to worry about radiators taking up valuable wall space. 

Every room in your house can have underfloor heating installed, and it can be used as either the primary or secondary heating source in conjunction with your existing heating system. 

Ease of Installation

All of our underfloor heating systems are quick and simple to install; the process usually takes a few hours. Atapos Heating’s underfloor heating installers make every effort to minimise disruption to homeowners during the installation process. 

It’s Safe to Use

Thanks to the gentle heat and low humidity, the air is cleaner and less allergenic, which also creates a kinder environment for furniture. Underfloor heating is great for people with allergies, the elderly, and kids because there are no hot or sharp surfaces on the floor.

What Types of Flooring Work Best with Underfloor Heating?

Underfloor heating systems can be used with a wide variety of flooring.

However, choose natural stone flooring, or porcelain or ceramic tiles for the best heat transfer. Polished screed and resin floors have a high heat transfer level as well. Vinyl, linoleum, laminate, engineered wood, and carpet can also be suitable for underfloor heating.

A screed floor substructure that fully encapsulates the pipework and provides a dense and conductive medium for the spread and emission of heat flowing through the pipes is the best type of floor substructure. This allows for a lower temperature, typically around 35°C, and results in a much more efficient underfloor heating system.

How Long Will Underfloor Heating Last?

While the initial cost of underfloor heating is higher than that of radiators, don’t let this deter you. Underfloor heating systems typically have lower operating costs than radiators. It’s also worth noting that underfloor heating systems have a lifespan of 50 years or more, whereas the average radiator lasts only 8-12 years before becoming inefficient.

How Much Does Underfloor Heating Cost?

Underfloor heating is the home heating option that uses less energy. Depending on the type of property you own, it may be better than traditional radiators in many ways.

An underfloor heating system is much more complex to install than conventional radiators, and as a result, it comes with numerous extra costs. The size of the room, the age of your home, and the kind of underfloor heating you select are just a few of the many factors that affect the overall cost of underfloor heating.

We provide quality local engineers for underfloor heating installation

If you want to find out how much underfloor heating would cost for your home, contact Atapos Heating at 07583 894 714 to get a FREE and no-obligation quote for underfloor heating.