Winters are just around the corner. It is an enjoyable season, but it does bring the intense cold with it. Just as air-conditioners provide optimum temperatures during the summers, winters require heating appliances.
Most of the homeowners look to radiators for heat. There is, however, a better option available. Underfloor heating is a popular trend that brings both comfort and energy efficiency. They are a great way to keep the house warm and come in two variants, Electric Underfloor Heating and Water Based Heating. The former is a network of wires laid under the floor and the latter has pipes under the floor connected to a boiler or any other heating source. Both have their unique qualities, and it eventually comes down to what the homeowner prefers.
This type of heating system has many advantages over the traditional radiator system; let’s go over a few of them.
Say Goodbye To Cold Spots
The network of heating panels beneath the floor gives consistent heating throughout the floor.
It should also be noted that radiators start heating the air near it first. The heat in the room will thus be uneven, being hotter towards the radiator and colder away from it.
Space & Design Efficiency
As the setup is underfloor, it gives an advantage on space too when compared to its counterpart. A radiator takes up considerable space in the room, being attached to the walls. It also disturbs the color and aesthetic of the room.
Heated flooring does not disrupt the style of the room. Even in the case of the electrical underfloor, there are many components to choose from or have them colored to match the design of the room.
Consumes Less Energy
The major advantage is its less energy consumption. Radiator systems require to maintain a temperature of 70 degrees to heat the house. Compared to that, underfloor heating only needs the temperature to reach around 30 degrees.
Also, since it maintains an even temperature, the room doesn’t lose its heat quickly when turned off. An important thing to consider here is the choice of flooring. The heating process will be affected by the nature of the flooring installed by the client. For instance, wood is a natural conductor of heat, which means wooden flooring could lead to more savings. Energy-efficient houses are the need of the hour. Did you know that such houses can reduce up to 50% of energy consumption?
Low Maintenance
Most of the homeowners are enticed by this particular advantage. Underfloor heating requires little to no maintenance after installation. They generally come with many years of guarantee attached to them. In the case of a water-based heating system, the majority of the units are certified to BS EN 1264 standards and come with a 25-year guarantee.
It creates a sense of comfort in the home, allowing the homeowners to walk barefoot and not feel the cold. It is also safer if they have small kids who could touch the hot boiler and get burnt. Pairing underfloor heating with the right flooring can do wonders both in comfort and savings. Here’s a quick comparison between wood and marble flooring.
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