Merseyside Heating & Plumbing Blog

We are Specialist Under Floor Heating Instaaler in Liverpool Merseyside.

Below is some of Reason why Wet Underfloor Heating systems are Superior to Radiators, better heat output, cost less to run at a lower allr ound temperature.

here are just a few benefits of underfloor heating versus conventional radiator heating:-

• Underfloor heating means you can enjoy constant warmth in your rooms
• Conventional radiator systems create heat that rises upwards before descending to the floor; this makes the head feel hot and stuffy while your feet remain cold
• Underfloor heating will not circulate foreign air particles (dust) around the room so reduces the symptoms for allergy sufferers
• Underfloor heating is more energy efficient, saves space, and is healthier
• Underfloor heater requires a lower temperature so your heating bills will be reduced -
  SAVING YOU MONEY!

Benefits of Warm Water Underfloor Heating

Warm water underfloor heating works with any heat source that produces warm water. Since warm water is much cheaper to produce than hot water the result in fuel savings is at least 30%. However, the efficiency of a warm water system is slightly higher than an electric system because with warm water floor heating, the boiler water temperature can be set to a relatively low temperature whereas with an electric system, overall efficiency is lower because electricity must be generated.

The most notable benefit is that heating water through the boiler is far more cost effective than heating with electricity. With domestic fuel bills forever rising, this means that your warm water floor heating will save you a small fortune compared with electric underfloor heating since your bills will be further reduced.

What room(s) can be heated with underfloor heating?

We have the heating solution to suit any room, floor construction and any floor type that requires underfloor heating.

As a general idea, you can install underfloor heating into your bathroom, bedroom, conservatory, dining room, extension, garage conversion, hallway, kitchen, living room / lounge, loft conversion, renovation, shower room, study, utility room - pretty much anywhere you can think of that needs invisible, efficient and effective heating!

What type(s) of floor constructions can be used with underfloor heating?

Our warm water underfloor heating solutions are compatible with all types of floor construction, including screed and solid floors, suspended joist floors and timber floor types - read more about our floor solutions. We also offer a large range of panel solutions that allow installation of the system over the floor surface.

What type(s) of floor covering can be used with underfloor heating?

Our warm water underfloor heating systems are compatible with almost all types of floor covering, including carpeted floors, wood flooring, tiles, ceramic floors, vinyl floors and plastic flooring.

What type(s) of heat sources can be used with underfloor heating?

Our warm water underfloor heating works with any heat source that produces warm water. Warm water is much cheaper to produce than hot water - resulting in fuel savings of at least 30%. The most common heat sources now available in the UK are High efficiency Gas and Oil boilers which can be used in the most economical condensing mode all of the time.

• Oil Central heating boilers
• Gas central heating boilers
• Wood Pellet
• Biomass
• Wood burners
• Solar
• Rayburns and Agas
• Heat pumps: Ground , Water and Air source

What are the boiler/heat source requirements?

Sizing of the heat source to the Under floor heating should be undertaken by a competent heating engineer who holds a current Energy efficiency certificate. There are many factors involved in sizing the appliance not just the under floor outputs.

All buildings that have been constructed or upgraded to current building standards should only require 50 watts/m². Therefore to find the required output for your boiler Multiply the Total floor areas x 0.05 + 10% for margin + Domestic hot water requirement.

Unless full heat loss calculations have been commissioned, Wundafloor calculates the floor outputs to Harmonised European Standard BS EN 1264-2 and in most types of floor construction exceeds the 50W/m². For example solid floors with ceramic tiles, at 45°C mean water temperature, 200mm pipe spacing’s, 20°C air temp will produce 115 w/m².

 If you want State of The Art Underfloor Heating System call MHP Merseyside Heating and Plumbing Now on 0151 281 6885 or email inof@merseysideheatingplumbing.co.uk with your requirements.

 We Can Supply and Fit a Underfloor Heating System including Manifold, Grundfoss Pump, all Valves, 20 Meters of Pipework all for £1595 all Guaranteed