Underfloor heating systems (UFH) are a modern and energy-efficient way to heat your home. A typical system works by pumping heated water through flexible piping in the floor. This radiates heat upwards into the immediate environment. When installed correctly with the appropriate type of screed, UFH can heat a single room, such as a bathroom,…
Underfloor Heating and Screed Explained
The Best Energy Saving Gadgets For 2022
Prices and data updated 30/03/2022 With increasing energy bills looming in 2022, it’s more important than ever before that we find out ways to save money, and the effort should start at home. Saving money on your energy bills is a great way to boost the balance in your bank account, reserving funds for things…
Is your boiler losing pressure? Boiler pressure explained
At Underfloor Heating Trade Supplies, we understand the importance of maintaining your boiler. If your boiler is working effectively, then your underfloor heating will offer all the comfort and warmth you need in the winter months. If for some reason the pressure from your boiler is too low or too high, then you might worry…
Property Viewing Checklist
How exciting! You are about to explore the housing market and maybe buy a new home. This is a significant investment, and you are committing to a long-term financial project. Therefore, starting your search will feel daunting, and you may not fully understand what you are looking for. You may know you want three bedrooms,…
Everything You Need to Know About Smart Meters
Updated 2021 Smart meters have become commonplace in UK homes. If you don’t have one already, you’ve probably at least been offered one. In the past few years, the number of advanced and smart meters installed in UK homes has skyrocketed from around 4 million in 2016 (including both domestic and commercial premises) to 23.6…
Common Bathroom Underfloor Heating FAQs Answered
Designing your dream bathroom is an exciting project and you want to make sure you get it right for your home by considering all your options, including underfloor heating. Which heating system you choose is important to help you create the look you want and with maximum comfort. To help you out with your bathroom…
Common Underfloor Heating Problems and Simple Ways to Fix Them.
Underfloor heating kits are the easiest and most economical way to heat your home. By choosing underfloor heating, you are adding value to your house, helping the environment, and ensuring an even heat throughout the space. The most significant concern raised by potential customers is the inconvenience that could be caused should the underfloor heating…
Everything You Need To Know About Manifolds
The manifold is the most important component of any wet underfloor heating system. The pipework from each area of your room converges here, and your hot water is fed from the heat source. Choosing the right underfloor heating manifold is key, and this is a choice that will affect you for many years to come….
Loft Insulation Dos and Don’ts
Did you know that a huge 25% of the heat in your home is lost through the roof[i]? But many people don’t know about loft insulation dos and don’ts, meaning that they have unfit, or incorrectly installed insulation that doesn’t effectively trap rising heat. In fact, only 66% of houses in the UK that have…
Common Plumbing Mistakes (and How To Avoid Them)
Introduction That dripping tap that keeps you up at night. The running toilet that echoes through the house. A leaky faucet that floods your kitchen counter. All of these common plumbing issues might have you reaching for the phone to call a professional, but hold up. Could you fix these problems on your own? Taking…