Choosing the best underfloor heating for your home can be a little daunting, particularly if your knowledge of underfloor heating systems is limited. This is where a conversation with an underfloor heating expert is worthwhile.
Best underfloor heating for my home
Clockwork Underfloor Heating is a well-established team of underfloor heating specialists. We can help you find the best underfloor heating for your home.
If you’re ready to explore buying underfloor heating for your home, chances are you’ve heard about some its amazing benefits:
- Energy efficient
- Cheaper energy bills
- Cozy environments
- Even distribution of heat across a room
- Safety – no hot surfaces
- Space saving
- Low maintenance
- More hygienic
- Responsive temperature control
- Compatible with most floors
There’s no surprise that underfloor heating is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners who want cozier homes and lower bills.
Here we share our complete guide to choosing the best underfloor heating system for your needs.
Complete guide to choosing the best underfloor heating system
There are two categories of underfloor heating system: wet and dry.
Wet underfloor heating systems
Wet underfloor heating systems are connected to the boiler. They distribute warm water from the central heating system through a continuous network of plastic pipes which minimises the risk of leakages and therefore provides maintenance-free heating. A wet underfloor heating system operates at lower water temperatures than radiators which makes it the perfect energy efficient heat source for larger homes or rooms.
There are different types of wet underfloor heating systems to choose from:
- Screed Systems
Screed systems, which have concrete screed laid over the pipework, are known to provide the best possible output of heat. This makes them the most cost effective option.
Ideal for: New constructions and extensions
Renewable heat sources such as heat pumps
To note: There must be enough space for the system, typically around 200mm depth.
More information here.
- Low Profile Underfloor Heating Systems
A perfect solution for when floor height is limited, low profile systems have a slim profile of just 18mm. They comprise of a simple board and pipe layout. Tiles can be laid directly onto the boards which eliminates the need for screed.
Ideal for: Renovations or retrofits, or wherever floor height is an issue
To note: Additional levelling compounds or ply boards are not required.
More information here.
- Suspended Floor Underfloor Heating Systems
For homes of a suspended timber floor construction where the floors are held above the ground by joists, a suspended floor underfloor heating system is the ideal choice.
Ideal for: Basements that don’t have a solid floor, or upper floors with joists
To note: A screed or dampproof membrane is not required.
Dry Underfloor Heating Systems
Dry underfloor heating systems are essentially electric systems. They are made of heating cables, ribbons and films, and are ideal for spaces where plumbing is not available, such as conservatories. They are also easier to install than wet systems in small spaces like bathrooms.
- Loose wire dry underfloor heating systems are ideal for unconventional shaped rooms
- Dry systems with matting are designed for tile and stone floors
- Foil mat systems are designed for laminate flooring.
Cost comparison of underfloor heating systems
Wet underfloor heating systems are more expensive to install than dry systems, but they are cheaper to run.
Maintenance costs for both systems are very low.
Clockwork UFH – underfloor heating specialists
Ask the specialists at Clockwork Underfloor Heating for advice on the best underfloor heating for your home. Get in touch with the team today.
Plan, Insulate, Heat and Screed
Our 4 Step Process
1
Planning & design
2
Lay insulation
3
Install underfloor heating
4
Pour liquid floor screed
PROJECT FOCUS
High end Residential, Manchester
We planned and installed an underfloor heating system into a contemporary home in Manchester. Not only that, we finished the installation with a smooth, even and high quality liquid floor screed.
Our team worked with the end user’s architect, ensuring the home benefitted with a visually striking but also inherently comfortable and environmentally conscious heating solution.
The client now enjoys an enhanced living experience, reduced energy bills, and an aesthetically uncompromised living space that flows through the whole house.
See What Our
Customers Say
“From our initial consultations to the flawless installation, Clockwork’s team demonstrated not just technical prowess, but a nuanced understanding of architectural essentials.
Their underfloor heating system effortlessly merged into our designs, preserving every ounce of spatial aesthetics while embedding an unperceivable, yet palpably comforting warmth throughout the residence.
In Clockwork, I found more than a solution provider; I discovered collaborators who understand, respect, and enhance the architectural journey. Their integrative approach, precision, and unyielding commitment to quality have made them my go-to partners for all underfloor heating needs.”
D. Smith
Architect, Cheshire
Why work with us
For your Underfloor Heating Project?
Expertise in underfloor heating: Specialists in underfloor heating installation for residential and commercial needs.
Unique advantages: Providing distinct benefits over traditional heating methods to both homeowners and businesses.
One-stop solution: Offering a comprehensive four-step process (Plan, Insulate, Heat, & Screed) for a streamlined underfloor heating solution.
Collaborative approach: In partnership with our sister company, Clockwork Screed, ensuring a unified solution for insulation, underfloor heating, and screeding.
Simplified project management: Eliminating the complexity of dealing with multiple suppliers, facilitating a smoother and hassle-free project execution for architects, contractors, and homeowners.
