Underfloor
Heating
The basic principles
of heating from underground is nothing new
though many people thing that it is a modern
invention. The Romans were quick to realize the
benefits of underfloor heating thousands of
years ago and examples can be seen in their
extravagant villas and bath houses even to this
day.
The Romans used real
fires that were burning round the clock to direct heat
through underground ducts just under the floors. This
ensured that the maximum benefits of the heat was evenly
distributed throughout the building.
Previously underfloor
heating was quite expensive to run because you had to
have a system in place that initiated underfloor heating
ducts to collect the heat during in the evening which
was the cheapest time for the electricity and then
distribute it the next day. The problem with this method
was that most of the heat was dispersed during the day
and by the time to heat was really needed in the later
afternoon and evening the maximum benefit of the heat
was lost.
Modern technology has
now harnessed the benefits of underfloor heating and now
provide the ultimate in home comfort. The new systems
use state-of-the-art multi-layered piping, sophisticated
control systems and highly efficient and cost effective
boilers. This ensures that you receive the perfect
living temperature that is evenly spread throughout the
home.
While old fashioned
wall heaters and radiators provided heat in specific
areas of a room meaning there were hot and cold spots,
the underfloor heating provides the same ambient
temperature throughout that you have pre-programmed into
the system. The thermostatic controls allow you type in
the exact degrees you would like the overall temperature
of the room to be meaning you have the perfect living
environment to relax.
The benefits to
underfloor heating as opposed to more conventional
heating methods are numerous and we hope to cover these
in more details on different pages. The facts are that
underfloor heating can provide you with the perfect
heating system for you home but it also has many
efficiency, financial and health related
advantages that may not be apparent to the everyday
person.
I would encourage you
to take a look into the option of installing underfloor
heating in your home. I think you will find that it is
one of the best decisions you can make. |