Despite the big push in the UK to conserve energy and make our homes more energy efficient, our home heating is often left forgotten. If you are considering a new heating system, you have probably already read all about underfloor heating. But, how environmentally friendly is this modern heating system and is it worth the…
What is the Best Flooring for Underfloor Heating?
Investing in underfloor heating is an excellent way to keep your home warm. But, to get the most out of your underfloor heating system, your choice of flooring is vital. There is a lot to consider when picking out a new floor, and even more to look at when choosing a floor to go on…
Thermostat Advice for Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is often touted as an economic, efficient means of heating a property. And it is. But, the way in which you use and operate the system will have more of an impact on your bills. However, it takes some time to get out of old habits – with central heating, we are accustomed…
Underfloor Heating vs Radiator Heating – A Complete Guide
Ever wondered what a wet or water underfloor heating system would bring to your property over and above radiator heating? If so, this guide is for you. We look at every aspect of how underfloor heating works, the efficiencies and comfort that it brings, measuring it against a radiator heating system. What is Underfloor Heating?…
A simple guide to underfloor heating controls
If you are looking to install underfloor heating system, a condensing boiler is considered one of the most efficient systems to use. If you install your underfloor heating system in combination with a boiler, it is important to check the manufacture of the boiler and ensure that it is compatible with a secondary pump. Your…
Which underfloor heating is the cheapest to run?
Between the two major types of heating system, radiant and conventional heating, the Department of Energy confirms that radiant heating is more efficient and cost effective. Using radiant heating will reduce the amount of energy bills. Taking all factors into consideration, radiant heating could be considered better than the conventional heating, namely due to its…
Underfloor heating expansion joints explained
Underfloor heating is becoming an increasingly popular way for homeowners to heat their homes. People are becoming more and more aware of the benefits installing underfloor heating provides, including making savings on energy bills and having a discreet form of heating that doesn’t infringe on living space. Underfloor heating comes in two different forms,…
Can I REALLY Save Money with Underfloor Heating?
Global warming could see our summers warm up and our winters get colder. The polar vortex, the mass of cold air that sits above the north and south poles, moves throughout the year. Changes in the earth’s temperature could mean it sits over us during the winter, bringing a mass of very cold air right…
How to Perform a Heating Health Check
It is the most common topic for small talk at everything from weddings to business meeting. As a nation, we collectively denounce our weather when it is inclement and unpleasant, but enjoy the ‘few days of summer’ we get each year. Too cold and we complain and yet when we are too hot, we still…
10 Benefits of Underfloor Heating
Thinking of investing in underfloor heating? If you are, you will be joining the thousands of homeowners already enjoy the luxury of warm floors under their feet, a cosy home and lower heating bills. But what other benefits does underfloor heating bring? 1. Warmer, Quicker Some critics will tell you that underfloor heating can take…