Under-floor heating (UFH) is not a new form of central heating but is a choice of heating which has been neglected over the years. Due to material and technological advancements, UFH is now a far more practical, efficient and comfortable than it has ever been. Unsightly radiators can become a thing of the past, maximising space in your house whilst providing a more effective heating solution.
UFH is the most efficient form of heating as it works in harmony with the convectional flow. UFH is spread out across the floor, heating from the ground up. This ensures that the whole room is heated evenly and creates a more comfortable environment as head height is cooler than feet level. Each room where UFH is placed can be individually controlled, this allows you to set a temperature suited to the room, or turn off the heating in rooms that aren’t being used or require little heating.
UFH requires lower water temperatures than radiators to create a comfortable warm environment, due it s more efficient heating method. A lower input water temperature means that heater does not need to use so much energy, thus reducing the cost the home owner. The lower input water temperature makes UFH ideal for use with Thermal Earth’s Heat Pumps and Solar Hot Water solutions.
Thermal Earth’s Under Floor Heating are compatible with most people’s homes. Simply contact us for advice or arrange for a no obligation quotation, we can then advise you on a system to meet your exact needs.
We supply, fit and maintain your Under-Floor Heating. We know our products, you can leave all of the work to us.
About Our Solution
Thermal Earth’s Under-Floor Solution is suitable for domestic and commercial applications. We use the latest multi layer pipe constructed from cross-linked polyethylene (PE-Xc) sandwiching a layer of aluminium. This provides supreme strength and is guaranteed to be 100% oxygen impermeable, unlike PEX or PB pipe. The pipe has a design life in excess of 50 years with higher operating temperature and pressure parameters than PEX or PB. The inner core of PE-Xc ensures low maintenance because it is highly resistant all forms of corrosion. This means you never need to be concerned about what is under the floor.
The pipe is manufactured to ISO9001 quality standards and complies with all of the relevant UK and EU approvals.
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Key Points of UFH….
• UFH is a low temperature system making it perfect for renewable hot water sources such as solar and Heat Pumps, both of which Thermal Earth supply
• Cleaning floors is easier and wet floors dry much quicker
• Hot air rises, which is why heating from the ground up is the most sensible and efficient method of heating
FAQ about UFH….
Is there any noise emited from the system?
UFH is virtually silent, dramatically quieter than any existing radiator system.
How do I control the UFH system?
The system is broken up into zones, each can be individually controlled through in room thermostats. Due to the small difference between the floor and air temperature the system is virtually self regulating.
Is a UFH heating system a ‘green’ heating solution?
If it is used with a conventional gas or oil heating system then it is not considered one, however if it is combined with a Heat Pump, powered with ‘green’ electricity (provided by your electricity provider upon request) then it can be. Which ever method is used to heat the UFH it is a far more efficient system than conventional heating
Does it matter what type of floor I have?
Thermal Earth’s UFH system is suitable for most floor surfaces with some exceptions. Those surfaces with a high conductivity (stone) typically radiates heat the quickest, where as floors with low conductivity (carpets) take longer. We’ll guide you along every step of the way to make sure we give you informed based decisions for the correct floor and setup.
How do I know that UFH will work in my house?
When we conduct a survey of the area, we are able to establish the amount of heating needed by conducting heat-loss calculations. If there are issues with heat-loss then our Thermal Earth Engineers will be able to advise of ways on reducing heat-loss, through providing some simple changes or possibly added insulation.