Underfloor heating has become a commercially viable form of domestic heating over the last century. Underfloor heating is typically installed using water pipes or electric cables or mesh, both of which systems have become easy to use and install, even on a DIY basis using underfloor heating kits. Underfloor heating provides an alternative to traditional [...]
Underfloor heating kits are DIY kits for the installation of typically domestic types of underfloor heating. Underfloor heating provides an alternative to more widespread forms of heating, such as networks of radiators, a wood, coal, gas or oil stove or burner.
There are two forms of underfloor heating generally used: water and electricity underfloor heating. In [...]
People choose underfloor heating for different reasons, such as the benefit of having warm floors to walk on, an even distribution of heat, and saving energy costs. Also, with no visible radiators or pipes, it appeals to the minimalist in us all. Once you have decided that underfloor heating is what you need for your [...]
With the ever increasing popularity of bathroom radiators as a unit of bathroom furniture, many specialist manufacturers have embarked on a period of producing exquisite designer radiators as a key home improvement feature of any bathroom.
The benefit of having designer radiators in bathrooms is usually aesthetic in nature, as the appliances can operate just as [...]
Underfloor heating is not a new idea; in fact the earliest examples of underfloor heating systems can be traced back to Roman times. Although it did not operate in the same way as it is does today, with our more modern technology, we definitely stole the idea from them.
When the Romans built their stone houses [...]
Underfloor heating systems are increasing in popularity, but with all that pipe work how can you possibly have the system installed in an upstairs room? The answer is quite simple, if you are worried about the strength of the floors you need to avoid a water underfloor heating system and try an electric underfloor heating [...]
As with any form of DIY, putting your own underfloor heating system in is possible as long as you have the skills required. Unless you have some knowledge of plumbing you really are not going to be able to install a wet underfloor heating system. It is quite a complex procedure and also requires a [...]
Boilers may seem rather dull compared to that new laptop you’re thinking of buying, but the technology behind them is quietly very exciting. Old, inefficient boilers just burn your money needlessly and copiously. If it’s more than 15 years old, it’s high time you considered euthanasia. They’re generally operating at 65% efficiency or below, compared [...]
Underfloor heating works so efficiently because it starts heating the room right from the floor level up and so less heat is wasted than with radiator systems, which do not start heating until about two feet above floor level. Heat rises, so with radiator systems the floor level of the house is always going to [...]
No matter what the season, warmth is needed by persons from infancy until adulthood. Human touch together with heating systems such as underfloor heating, are sure providers of warmth.
Home owners have always dealt with the dilemma of having a warm home, particularly in winter. A company that produces underfloor heaters has offered a quick and [...]