| What’s the difference between ‘wet’ | | | | combination boiler is the most preferable method |
| and ‘dry’ systems? | | | | as it means that your boiler and heating system |
| Underfloor heating can operate using warm water | | | | will be running with optimum efficency. |
| or electricity. In wet hot water systems, | | | | In domestic properties, UFH can be fitted in new |
| underfloor pipes heat the floor above as hot | | | | homes, majorly refurbished homes, extensions |
| water flows through the piping. Because the whole | | | | and conservatories too. This is for a complete |
| area of the floor is warm, it heats the room | | | | underfloor system. The options broaden further |
| more evenly. | | | | when you consider installing part-underfloor |
| One of the biggest benefits of underfloor heating | | | | heating. |
| is the fact that they operate at much lower | | | | A popular alternative to complete underfloor |
| temperatures. Compared to your radiators, which | | | | heating is part-underfloor heating. For example, |
| concentrate heat across their relatively small | | | | you could use radiator heating for the upper |
| surface area, your flooring allows the heat to | | | | floors of your property, and underfloor heating |
| emanate over a large surface area. And so these | | | | for the ground floor only. |
| systems do not require water to be heated at | | | | What is the best layout for my underfloor heating |
| such high temperatures. As a guide, the average | | | | pipes or elements? |
| radiator heating system requires temperatures of | | | | The installation of an underfloor heating pipe can |
| 80°C, UFH operates at 45 to 65°C. Floors will | | | | be determined by the type of floor under which |
| reach and maintain a temperature of up to 28°C | | | | you plan to install. You’ll notice that with |
| – a temperature that is comfortable for you | | | | timber flooring your options are restricted due to |
| to walk on. | | | | the floor joists. The direction of your pipes or |
| In electric, or dry, systems, instead of pipes | | | | elements will be determined by the direction of |
| passing water under your home, underfloor | | | | the joists. |
| electric heating elements are used to warm your | | | | Also, Underfloor heating is not 100% consistent, |
| floors. | | | | and you’ll find that water returning to the |
| Is my house suitable for underfloor heating? | | | | manifold is colder than the water leaving the |
| Underfloor heating systems are suitable for both | | | | manifold. This can actually help you to plan your |
| domestic and commercial buildings. Underfloor | | | | underfloor layout as you can choose which parts |
| heating can be used in partnership with a | | | | of your house you wish to receive the most heat |
| combination boiler, as well as other gas and solid | | | | and concentrate the early part of the pipework |
| fuel boilers. Powering the system from a | | | | under the coldest part of your home. |