HEATING , VENTILATION & INSULATION
UNDERFLOOR HEATING TICKS ALL THE BOXES !
By Steven Rooney , Sales Director at Gaia Underfloor Heating
When it comes to heating , there is no single off-the-peg solution that suits every situation and it is no longer a case of considering the individual components in isolation . Now the emphasis is on looking at the whole project design and mixing and matching various systems to achieve the most appropriate overall solution .
This is being driven by the building regulations which , in turn , are taking account of the sustainability agenda , energy use and reduction of CO2 emissions in buildings . As a consequence , suppliers that provide total designed solutions rather than individual products are in a winning position .
Underfloor heating ( UFH ) - whether wet or electric – is well placed to be part of a holistic design solution . It scores well in terms of environmental performance and is regarded as economical , ultra-efficient and comfortable .
Simple to install and control , UFH wastes no heat at ceiling level and frees up valuable wall space , providing complete design freedom . Wet systems circulate water at low temperatures through a series of continuous pipe loops laid within a screed , or between timber joists , beneath the floor surface . Electric systems consist either of cables laid within the screed or cable mats laid on top of existing subfloors .
Importantly , UFH has the ability to tick the boxes when it comes to working with renewable energy and sustainable solutions yet it cannot do this in isolation . It must be considered in terms of the other components that make up the floor such as insulation , screed and floor coverings as well as in relation to the energy source , the overall specification of the building and level of sustainability being sought .
In this market , it is increasingly important for companies to deliver a one-stop-shop , solution-driven service that ‘ bolts ’ together multiple products to deliver true value to the client . And value , in these terms , represents more than price and product ; it is about customer service and certainty with one point of contact , bespoke design , shortening of the build programme , ease of installation , compliance with regulations and end-user appeal , plus a warranty based on the knowledge that the company is well established and is still likely to be in existence in ten years time .
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