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Advantages of a Henco under-floor heating system:

Comfort

Health and Safety

Economy

Control

Compatible with all types of Floor covering

Note : Contact your timber floor supplier for details of compatible flooring.

Comfort

Underfloor heating is radiant heat, which is similar to the heat you feel in direct sunlight on a warm summer’s day. It is the most comfortable form of heat because it ‘radiates ‘ evenly and gently upwards and comes from the entire floor area, providing warm feet and a cooler ceiling for a cool head!!. Radiator driven heating has inherent hot and cold spots and these in turn lead to draughts particularly at floor level.

Health and Safety

Because there are no hot and cold spots with under-floor heating, the airflow and draughts are all but eliminated and the circulation of dust and dust mites is therefore significantly reduced. The moisture content of the room is also typically much lower due to the constant heat and consequently dust mites cannot thrive.

Underfloor heating also operates typically at temperatures no warmer than the palm of your hand, unlike radiators which can reach very high temperatures. It therefore makes a much safer and more comfortable environment, particularly for young children.

Economy

Although installation of Underfloor heating is slightly more expensive than conventional radiators – the benefits far outweigh the costs. It has been shown that Underfloor heating typically offers savings of 15% to 25% on the household heating bill. The advantages of Underfloor heating are maximised when combined with a heat pump because the optimum economic operation of a heat pump produces water with a temperature of between 35 and 40 degrees.

Control

Good quality thermostats are at the heart of a properly designed Underfloor heating system. Each zone (or room) has an adjustable thermostat. These can be set at the desired temperature and the thermostat calls the heat source to provide heat only when it is needed, thereby saving on energy costs. Multi channel clocks are used for overall control of the entire domestic heating and hot water system (even including the use of radiators if installed).

Floor coverings

Tiles and stone floors heat up quickest, but most timber floors whether solid or floating are equally compatible with Underfloor heating. Carpet is also very popular and comfortable with Underfloor heating.