Underfloor Heating Systems in Upstairs Rooms
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 system instead. The electric system can be installed on top of the existing floor and does not take up too much space, so floor levels will not be increased greatly.
You will first need to lay a suitable insulation layer and there are some really excellent ultra thin insulation materials available, so shop around. You then have the choice of an electric underfloor heating system that uses cables or the heating mat variety, which has been designed specifically for the more modern laminate flooring materials, but which can also work with other floor finishes.
Underfloor heating isn’t suitable for use with carpet, because it stops the heat dissipating and traps it against the floor, making the system extremely inefficient. However, there is nothing wrong with laminate flooring in the bedroom, as it will be lovely and warm to walk on, having been heated gently by the underfloor system. Both of these systems are incredibly light and will not add any real weight to an upstairs floor, which makes them the perfect solution for heating such areas. Imagine, toasty toes in the bedroom and bathroom.
