| In an under floor heating system that has fast | | | | you want to without having to leave space for |
| become the choice of most homeowners, the | | | | radiators. |
| floor emits heat and heating takes place from the | | | | - The system is safe because there are no sharp |
| surface upwards as against the traditional radiant | | | | surfaces or even hot pipes that may cause health |
| heating arrangement where heat generators are | | | | hazards. |
| found on walls and air flows from the roof in a | | | | Tips to remember before installing an under floor |
| downward direction. It can take place either | | | | heating system: |
| through cables or through circulation of water via | | | | |
| pipes. Regardless of the type, the heat source | | | | 1. Every particular installation needs a certain |
| remains below the floor. | | | | product designed to suit the purpose and this |
| Advantages of under floor heating: | | | | means that the manufacturer's advice is vital. |
| - Under floor heating system using water pipes is | | | | 2. Irrespective of the floor being made of wood |
| far cheaper as compared to radiators that were | | | | or concrete, the underside of heaters is to be |
| used for centralized heating. | | | | insulated adequately to stop condensation. |
| - The comfort guaranteed by under floor heating | | | | 3. If there are solid floors, the mats or pipes are |
| is at par with that of conventional radiators. | | | | placed on the floor and covered with timber or |
| - The rooms can be kept free of dust if one | | | | tiles making this a raised surface. Since moisture |
| uses this system. | | | | damages timber, any vapor sealant must be |
| - There is no restriction on space for furniture | | | | provided. |
| placement inside a room that has been equipped | | | | 4. Ensure that the system is professionally |
| with this system | | | | designed. An expert can identify possible problems |
| - Floors dry up faster especially in rooms that are | | | | that may arise if the system is installed. |
| likely to get wet more often like the shower | | | | 5. Researching into the kinds of flooring that can |
| rooms and kitchen. | | | | be placed over the heaters is important. |
| - The heat id distributed uniformly all across the | | | | 6. Ensure that the under floor heating system |
| room instead of being localized near the radiator. | | | | that you are planning to install is compatible with |
| - Ensuring that the room is free of dust, it is also | | | | the other heating arrangements that you may |
| ideally suited for those suffering from asthma. | | | | already have in your home. |
| - It allows you to decorate your room the way | | | | |