Hi All,
We have a house high up in the Pennines and it can get very cold in the winter, for prolonged periods. The last 2 winters have seen me up in the loft with a hairdryer/hot water to unfreeze the pipes and tank, as you can imagine its a bit of a pain.
What I would like to do is install an electric heat mat, the type for underfloor installs around the tank and box it in with kingspan to make a low level, heated and insulated box which should not freeze.
What I want to know is, would the under floor heating mat need to be attached to boards and a screed applied to act as a heat sink for the heater, or can it be attached to boards and run bare?
Any help appreciated, Thanks.
Andy
We have a house high up in the Pennines and it can get very cold in the winter, for prolonged periods. The last 2 winters have seen me up in the loft with a hairdryer/hot water to unfreeze the pipes and tank, as you can imagine its a bit of a pain.
What I would like to do is install an electric heat mat, the type for underfloor installs around the tank and box it in with kingspan to make a low level, heated and insulated box which should not freeze.
What I want to know is, would the under floor heating mat need to be attached to boards and a screed applied to act as a heat sink for the heater, or can it be attached to boards and run bare?
Any help appreciated, Thanks.
Andy