The Advantages of Under Floor Heating

What is Under Floor Heating?

Under floor heating is a form of central heating system installed under the floor in order to control the indoor climate.

Some people use the term “radiant heating” when referring to the system used in under floor heating because radiation is partly used for it but “radiant heating” is actually only technically correct if radiation composes more than 50% of the heat exchange between the floor and the rest of the area.

What are the Advantages of Using Under Floor Heating?

There are a lot of advantages in using under floor heating, and learning about them is important especially if you’re having a home renovation soon and are thinking about switching to a different heating system.

No maintenance – This is possibly the biggest advantage especially for people who are too busy with work, etc. Because there are no parts, there is virtually no needed maintenance for this type of heating. All problems such as leaks would have been identified early on during the installation.

Comfort – Because it’s installed under the floor, the heat from this type of heating system goes from the floor up. Aside from the fact that you’ll be walking in heated floors (which is much more comfortable), the entire room is more effectively heated than when using conventional heating.

Freedom of design – Most modern homes use the minimalist style, which means a clean, crisp design for the entire house. This kind of design does not welcome big appliances or anything that’s takes a lot of space which means heaters are not a welcome sight as well.

Safety – Under floor heating is hidden under the floor plus there’s no protruding radiators thereby lessening the chances of small children burning from running into it.

Other Benefits of Using Under Floor Heating

While dust can be inhaled by everybody, some people are more sensitive to it and their body will react to it through allergies. If anybody in the house is allergic to dust then you must really consider under floor heating. This type of heating system produce much less airborne dust than radiators and convection currents.

Energy efficient – Under floor heating is heated by warm water, which is heated at a much lower temperature than I required by radiators. This means a household using under floor heating can save more on energy by up to 50%.