underfloor heating, what's the big deal?

[DIYedboy]

I can't see what all the fuss is about, a rad on the wall isn't a problem. I must be missing the point I presume.............why does everyone want it?

 

[joe-90]

Keeps your feet warm.

 

[muggles]

It can be more efficient and cheaper to run, and it gives a more even distribution of heat throughout the room. It also frees up wall space

 

[BarryCambs]

I have just fitted underfloor heating in a new extension and after 2 weeks running, it's fantastic!

Because of bifold doors and kitchen units, there would have only been 1 wall to put a rad and that's where furniture needs to go. It's a nice even heat everywhere in the room. It's a few quid more to fit, but if a screed floor is going down anyway, it makes a lot of sense.

While it works well in a new well insulated space, I'm not sure how it would be in an old drafty house, but in new build, I couldn't recommend it enough.

 

[mysteryman]

The other great advantage is that, if it is powered by a condensing boiler with weather compensation [not the UFH manufacturer's thermostatic blending valve] the boiler will be fully condensing all the time the heating is on, because the flow temperature will always be below dew point.

 

[MJN]

I can't see what all the fuss is about, a rad on the wall isn't a problem. I must be missing the point I presume.............why does everyone want it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underfloor_heating#Features

Mathew

 

[Bankrupt]

Underfloor heating is the best thing since sliced bread !

Wall radiators belong in a museum now ! .

 

[oilhead]

U.F.H. lends itself also to alternative heat sources as the temperatures required are more within the range.

 

[MJN]

it`s a ridiculous fad, won`t last long.

Yeah, it's not like they've got their origins from several hundred years BC. Piped sytems introduced around 1800AD so they've still got a while to prove themselves yet...

I`ve attended 15 this year and had to rip up their beautiful kitchens/bathrooms.......

They were most likely installed by people with similar knowledge of the subject to yourself.

Mathew

 

[oilhead]

Probably installed by kitchen fitters!! The experts in all aspects of plumbing,heating, electrics, gas fitting.
UFH installed to spec is reliable, long lasting, economical, comfortable and unobtrusive.

 

[ockyvines]

I fit loads of it in new builds
I just wish my house was suitable for it