Underfloor Heating or Central Heating?

April 1, 2011 - PRLog -- Growth in the underfloor heating market has grown year on year and more homeowners are installing underfloor heating in their properties.

Why are people switching over to underfloor heating from more traditional heating systems like central heating? If you compare the benefits of both systems it becomes clear that underfloor heating is the more modern and efficient choice. Not only does underfloor heating reduce your energy bills (when installed correctly) it also allows you more freedom for design, no longer needing any ugly clumsy leaking radiators!

Would you like to lower your heating Bills?
Used in conjunction with super efficient insulation boards underfloor heating can lower your energy bills by up to 30% .  This is why underfloor heating is seen as  an Eco friendly home addition - underfloor heating is a radiant heating source which means it uses less energy to heat your room and because of this heating bills are much lower. The method of radiant heating compared with radiators is a better use of warm air - the heat from a radiator starts from one point rises straight up and then comes down onto the head making you feel hot at head level but cold around your feet! not the best situation.

The electric heating cables that run under the flooring system will warm your choice of floor covering, including wood (see our underwood heating system), carpet, tile, stone and concrete (see our undertile systems). The heating mats or cables gently heat the floor covering and then this radiates from the floor and the rest of the room warms naturally as well. The heat rises from the floor to the top of the ceiling, which is the optimal situation. With underfloor heating, the floor underneath your feet is always warm so you can even lay down for a comfortable snooze! also dogs and cats absolutely love underfloor heating!!

Installing underfloor heating can be carried out but any fairly competent DIY'er and this can save lots of money when compared to employing a plumber or gas fitter for two weeks to fit central heating!!  You can even lay all the mats yourself and then employ an electrician to make the final connections to your electrical supply.

Another huge benefit of underfloor heating is that you can remove unsightly radiators and gain more wall space! for these reason and many more - people are choosing underfloor heating for their homes.

Don't take our word for it, watch us on channel 4 working with leading architect George Clarke, we supplied and installed 5 different types of system in and around London, from Chelsea, Park Lane and Kensington to Camden, Docklands and Purley, and see how much underfloor heating can change the way you heat your home forever.

Visit our site today at http://www.theunderfloorheatingstore.com

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