Underfloor heating installation is now more popular than ever, thanks to the cost and environmental benefits it offers property owners and communities.
But what is underfloor heating and how does underfloor heating work?
What is underfloor heating and how does it work?
Underfloor heating is the invisible, energy efficient alternative to radiators.
Underfloor heating circulates warm water or electricity through a network of pipes or cables located underneath tiles, hardwood, laminate or other floor finishes. The underfloor heating system radiates the heat from the pipes or cables upwards to provide evenly distributed heat throughout a room.
Both residential and commercial properties benefit from switching from traditional radiators to underfloor heating.
Benefits of professional underfloor heating installation
The benefits of professional underfloor heating installation are:
- Enhanced comfort
A radiator creates hot and cold spots in a room. Heat from an underfloor heating system provides the enhanced comfort of evenly distributed, underfoot heating so all areas of the room enjoy a consistent temperature.
- Improved air quality
Air movement is minimised through a professional underfloor heating installation. This improves air quality by reducing the circulation of allergens and dust.
- Energy efficiency
Underfloor heating systems operate at much lower temperatures than radiators which improves energy efficiency.
- Cheaper to run
Because of the enhanced energy efficiency, underfloor heating is cheaper to run than radiators, resulting in significant cost savings particularly in large interior spaces.
- Safer for vulnerable occupants
Hot radiators can present a safety risk to vulnerable occupants such as small children, older people and those with mobility challenges.
- Easy to control
A professionally installed underfloor heating system is compatible with smart home control technology such as timers, programmers and usage monitoring.
- Property value
Underfloor heating is now the sought-after way to heat properties, so is influential in increasing property values.
Types of underfloor heating systems available
There are two types of underfloor heating systems available: wet and dry (electric).
Wet underfloor heating systems are connected to a boiler to circulate warm air from the central heating system. Screed, low-profile and suspended underfloor heating schemes are all wet systems.
Dry underfloor heating systems consist of electric heating cables, films or ribbons. The different types of dry underfloor heating systems include foil mat systems designed for laminated flooring, loose wire systems and matting.
Step-by-step underfloor heating installation process
Clockwork Underfloor Heating is a professional underfloor heating installer. We work to a 4-step process:
- Planning and design – a professionally designed, bespoke underfloor system provides tailored benefits to customers
- Lay insulation – through our sister company Clockwork Screed we lay poured insulation to optimise the performance of the underfloor heating system
- Install the underfloor heating system
- Apply liquid screed over the underfloor heating system, ready for a final floor finish.
How much does underfloor heating cost?
How much underfloor heating costs depends on the size of space you are heating, and your choice of underfloor heating system.
- Wet underfloor heating systems cost more to install but are cheaper to run.
- Dry underfloor heating systems are cheaper to install but more expensive to run.
Clockwork Underfloor Heating can provide a no-obligation quote for your ideal underfloor heating system.
Clockwork UFH – underfloor heating specialists
If you are looking for a professionally installed underfloor heating system, get in touch with Clockwork Underfloor Heating, your underfloor heating specialists. Contact us on 0161 546 6945 or email info@clockworkufh.co.uk.
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.
