Design Buy Build Issue 41 2019 | Page 38

Heating, Ventilation & Insulation Aperoso The Aperoso is a combination of geometrical forms and natural imperfection derived from shapes that would be observed in the natural world. Price: £1347.60 Class 01 An iconic style in the Livingstone range, based on classic design - it offers sweeping and harmonious architectural detailing. Price: £1347.60 The Radiator Centre Q&A 1. What are the main benefits of installing radiators, as opposed to underfloor heating? not possible to have radiators. In these situations, trench heating installed in the floor is often a viable alternative. Both have their positives and negatives. However, one upside of radiators is their heating up time. People also like the sense of having a direct heat source in a room as opposed to a more ambient sense of warmth. 3. Do you have any clever solutions for installing radiators in homes where space is limited, and homeowners want to keep as much wall space free as possible? 2. Are there any projects where radiators might be less suitable? Some of the more architecturally driven projects that involve significant amounts of glass might mean that it is Vertical radiators can free up wall space, especially now that some designs are focusing on producing high heat outputs which are ideal for taking advantage of dead wall space, such as behind doors or on supporting piers or dwarf walls. And then, of course, there are those radiators 38 that are almost a piece of art and can be used as such. 4. How do you know what heat output is required from your radiators? You can find calculators to help you determine how much room needs online. This is a basic calculation based on room dimensions and other factors, such as double glazing, that can be used to determine how warm a room should be. One is available at https://www.theradiatorcentre.com/ heat-calculator.