HEATING , VENTILATION & INSULATION
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS OF INSTALLING UNDERFLOOR HEATING ?
Tom Edmunds - General Manager Wunda Group PLC
There ’ s a whole raft of benefits that comes with switching to an underfloor heating system . These include :
BETTER EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY SAVINGS :
First and foremost , a major benefit and deciding factor in switching to an underfloor heating system is efficiency . Which in turn leads to cost-savings . On a technical level , UFH input temperatures can be as low as 40 ° C , using a lot less energy / fuel to heat a radiator that typically requires temperatures of 70-90 ° C . Underfloor heating also provides a much more even and comfortable spread of heat in the home versus radiators which need to work harder to circulate around a room . Radiators are often hidden away behind curtains or sofas blocking the heat .
Opting for a wet based system will have more energy and cost saving benefits than an electric system – a Wundatherm underfloor heating system will cost on average 60 % less to run than electric floor heating .
AESTHETICS :
Underfloor heating allows you to keep the whole home at maximum comfort levels while retaining a beautiful décor throughout . By removing radiators , you will gain up to 15 % more usable floor space within a home . You are no longer bound by radiator positioning when styling a room ’ s layout and you can furnish with freedom . It ’ s an interior designer ’ s dream scenario .
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