Underfloor Heating in Dorset

With modern underfloor heating systems you have complete room temperature control. The heating surface is virtually invisible so no cumbersome radiators occupying valuable floor space, lower fuel bills due to lower water temperatures and comfortable warmth for all your heating needs.  Furthermore, warm dry floors create a hostile environment for dust mites which can cause allergic reactions and reduce the danger of damp and condensation getting into walls. The low amount of air movement during heat transmission will also help prevent airborne dust.

Water circulates through the underfloor heating pipes at around 40C which in turn heats the floor to a surface temperature of 25 - 28C.  With traditional radiator systems water is heated closer to 70C using a small surface area far hotter than the room. Underfloor heating uses lower temperatures with a much larger heat emitting surface area.  These systems are economical to run, virtually maintenance free and provide the most comfortable warmth consistently.  

How does Underfloor Heating work?

A typical ground floor installation will involve laying insulation above the original concrete slab to ensure minimal heat losses.  Multi-layer composite pipe with an aluminium layer in the centre is then clipped at 150mm centres to allow a maximum transference of heat.  Depending on your room layout one of our trained Engineers will decide how best to lay your pipes to optimise efficiency. A 75mm screed is then laid on top of the pipes with a foam insulation strip around the edge of the room to take up any expansion. Your choice of flooring will then be laid on top of this. 

Heated water will be mixed down to the required temperature via a manual mixing valve before being pumped to a distribution manifold where it feeds individual room circuits.  As each room has its own circuits, different temperatures can be set throughout the house controlled by a simple to use room stat. If weather compensation is used then even further energy savings can be made combined with exceptional comfort control.

Every system we look at is individually designed for the client and the property.

Here at Low carbon Energy Centre in Dorset every underfloor heating system is designed so that it is taylor made to the individual requirements of our clients and their property.

To find out more on the benefits of underfloor heating and how it can transform your living comfort please contact Andy, Chris or Caroline at our showroom in Wimborne.