Most of us, prior to making a decision on a major purchase, will want to know how much it’s going to cost. If you are considering underfloor heating this article has been written to help you understand the potential cost implications of installing underfloor heating.

Developers and Architects should read this article to gain access to under floor heating expertise.

If you want to know if under floor heating can be installed in your completed new home then click to read more.

Building abroad? If you are considering under floor heating in any foreign project then make sure you read our article.

If you are planning a new Kitchen or Bathroom and considering under floor heating then read our full article including our PDF technical manual.

If you are planning or building a Conservatory and considering under floor heating then click to read more.

Extending your current home? If you are planning or building and considering under floor heating in your extension then read our full article and download our technical manual.

Renovate & save on stamp duty & estate agents fees. If you are considering under floor heating in your renovation project click to read more and download our PDF manual.

Today more and more of us are choosing to build our own home. If you are considering under floor heating in your new build then click to read more, and download our new house build technical manual.

We have recently completed a 3000m2 Underfloor heating installation for a Hotel. It was in Long Lane London, near tower bridge. We did the full installation of the Underfloor Heating over five floors and there were 87 rooms in total. If your project is similar to this then please contact our dedicated Sales manager Damien on 07790 498705 or email Damien@underfloorheating1.co.uk.

Ground and air source heat pumps provide a new and clean way of heating buildings in the UK. They make use of solar energy, providing one of the most energy-efficient ways of heating buildings. They are suitable for a wide variety of building types and are particularly appropriate for low environmental impact projects. They do not require hot rocks (geothermal energy) and can be installed in most of the UK, using a borehole or shallow trenches or the air and less commonly, by extracting heat from a pond or lake. Heat collecting pipes in a closed loop, containing water (with a little antifreeze) are used to extract this stored energy, which can then be used to provide space heating and domestic hot water. In some applications, the pump can be reversed in summer to provide an element of cooling, but these systems are not currently eligible for UK grants.

The Underfloor Heating 1 system is suitable for almost any floor finish however it is important we understand the effect of different floor finishes. Which ever floor covering you choose it will become part heating system.

This post will guide you through the various floor types and their effect on the overall effectiveness of the system.

Condensing Boilers are ideal for Under floor Heating systems. One of the elements in both Natural Gas and Propane is hydrogen. A gas burning appliance mixes the gas with air and during the combustion process hydrogen and oxygen combine together and produce heat (143,100kJ/kg) and water vapour (H₂O).

For every kg of hydrogen burned 9kg of water vapour is produced. The temperature in the heat exchanger of a boiler can reach 1400⁰C. The water vapour produced is so hot it turns into superheated steam.

Underfloor heating is not a new concept it was first used by the Romans who understood the benefits of invisible radiant heating long ago. In some European countries it accounts for 70% of new heating installations, but countries like the UK are still well behind in its adoption.

Today however more and more of us are choosing to either build our own home or improve our existing homes and this coupled with a stronger focus on the environment and energy savings has increased the interest and adoption levels of underfloor heating.