· Comfort levels: Warm water underfloor heating gives a more comfortable warmth than radiators. It feels natural, as it is similar to the way you are warmed by the sun. Where radiators heat the air by convection, drawing cold air across the floor and up to the ceiling, underfloor heating produces radiant warmth. The entire floor is heated so warmth is released evenly – no cold spots, stuffiness or draughts. You also get a lovely warm floor.
· Low running costs: Once installed, underfloor heating is very energy efficient – around 25% more efficient than radiators. It uses lower temperatures and covers a much larger surface area of the room. If installed correctly, underfloor heating can help you save energy and save you money on monthly bills.
· Design freedom: Underfloor heating frees up wall and floor space, giving greater interior design freedom. UFH systems are invisible, as they’re hidden below the floor, making them ideal for open plan living. Browse our case studies to see how real homeowners have used underfloor heating to transform their property.
· Safety and health: The gentle heat and low humidity creates a kinder environment for furniture and the circulation of dust and mites is reduced, making the air cleaner and less allergenic. Underfloor heating is ideal for allergy sufferers, and also the elderly and children as there are no exposed hot or sharp surfaces.
No! For new builds and extensions, fitting the pipework into a layer of screed in the new floor as it is laid is a popular choice. We can help you with the underfloor heating installation process and finding an installer.All of our underfloor heating systems have been designed with a simple installation in mind. With over 60 different types of underfloor heating, tube layout drawings, clear installation manuals and technical support.
Underfloor heating can also be fitted on top of your existing floor, and low-profile systems will minimise any disruption to fixtures and fittings. For home renovations, where you’re retrofitting underfloor heating in an existing house, thin and low profile.BZ Underfloor heating can also be fitted on top of your existing floor, and low-profile systems will minimise any disruption to fixtures and fittings. For home renovations, where you’re retrofitting underfloor heating in an existing house, thin and low profile BZ underfloor heating systems are ideal. Here’s what happens during underfloor heating installation in a renovation. systems are ideal. Here’s what happens during underfloor heating installation in a renovation.
Hard flooring is the most efficient type of floor covering for use with underfloor heating. Stone, marble, polished screed or ceramic tiles are the most thermally conductive floor coverings, allowing the energy to transfer quickly to the surface. Flagstones take longer to reach the right temperature, but the heat emitted will be the same as with thinner stone.
Engineered timber flooring is the best wooden floor option for use with Baozhen because it performs well with fluctuating temperatures. Solid hardwoods and softwoods also transfer heat well, but it is essential to get the right thickness of the wood. Parquet can also be used as long as it is continuously glued to the screed or timber deck for good heat transfer.
Engineered boards are more stable than solid wood boards, but the lower operating temperature of underfloor heating means that most solid timbers can be used successfully, although these must be well-seasoned or kiln dried.
It is important to remember the ‘rug effect’! If you put a rug on a wooden floor laid over underfloor heating the trapped heat could damage the wooden floor. Always check your floor is suitable before installing Baozhen.
With warm water underfloor heating systems, heated water is pumped around the property via a series of pipes embedded in the floor. Warm water systems are ideally suited to larger properties or those with lower levels of insulation, due to their higher heat output. These systems can be paired with renewables such as an air or ground source heat pump.
Electric underfloor heating consists of cables which are laid over the floor deck. These systems and kits are perfect for installation in small areas like bathrooms. They heat up quickly, but don’t retain the heat as well as warm water Baozhen.‘Wet’ or ‘dry’ types of underfloor heating can refer to whether the system uses water or electric, but also whether it uses a liquid screed installation process as opposed to other methods. We can help find the best underfloor heating for you.
