The winters in the regions of the world that lie to the north of temperate region are really chilly and may lead to such cold environments that will not permit you to touch water or the floor with your bare hands and feet. This is why it has become a norm for everybody to get underfloor heating installed. Whether you install the wet or the dry underfloor heating systems, you must know how underfloor heating works best with the help of a gas or a water source, and the heat is circulated into different rooms, with interconnected channel of pipes.
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Types of underfloor heating system:
The wet system: This system works with heated water that runs through the pipes that run under the floor. The pipes could also be buried in the foundation and make the whole building warm by warming the foundation of the house warm. The advantage of this system is that it can be done by yourself without having to send a lot of money on calling the experts though it is always recommended to call one.
The dry system: This system involves heating of the floor using electricity. This system should never be attempted on your own and always must be installed using the help of an expert in this field. The electric wires get heated and transfer the heat onto the surface of the floor. The electric wires need to be insulated. It is not only more complicated to install but is also around 40% more expensive as compared to the wet system. You need an electrical circuit for the running of this system, and in this connection, you can also call in the professionals to get your system done within a perfect budget, and install a heating system that will not pollute your home and the environment.
Top 6 advantages of underfloor heating system:
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- Underfloor heating systems are beneficial in maintaining a warm environment in the home.
- These heating systems help you feel free to walk around the house barefoot.
- You need not worry about using a heat radiator which may pose problems such as children poking their hands into it or electric shocks
- These heating systems do not occupy any space in your home leaving it free of clutter.
- These heating systems produce no noise and the temperature is maintained throughout your home.
- The heating of the floor also kills the dust mites that may have been there.
Is insulation necessary?
When you have an underfloor heating system in place, but without the insulation then this system is definitely costing you 15% more in the terms of use of electricity. The heat is attracted by cold and this may lead to dissipation of heat into the subfloor. Therefore, it is essential that a high quality thermal barrier is placed to insulate the floor as well as conserve the heat by preventing the loss of heat into the subfloor. Also, the insulation increases the speed of heating up of the room which is initially a slow process.
The insulation can be achieved by the use of polystyrene which has high thermal insulation and also great physical properties such as high compressive strength that can support the movement of people over it.
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Why polystyrene is used to make underfloor heating system?
- Water resistant
- Resistance to rotting
- Weight is very less
- Can be cut to desired shape
- Easy to handle
- Available in various thicknesses
The newer buildings can have this insulation incorporated in the plan so that later there is no hassle of getting it installed. For better results, you can compare the prices of underfloor heating systems by taking price quotations from one or two companies and you can also search online for some best alternatives. So, by installing underfloor heating systems you can maintain a warm environment of your home.
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