In many parts of the world, people are increasingly turning to an alternative way of heating their homes and workspaces. They are increasingly installing under floor heating rather than traditional forms of heating, like hot air systems and radiators. There are several advantages to this form of heating, which is why it is growing in popularity. Here we will look at a few of them.
Aesthetics
Without a doubt a property with under floor heating looks far better than one with traditional radiators. Even modern radiators do not look that good, especially in a residential setting. They take up wall space, and because furniture cannot be put in front of radiators limit layout options. Plus, of course, it is impossible to hide the ugly pipes effectively. There are ways to do it, but they are rarely successful and can end up looking as ugly as the bare pipes.
With under floor heating systems there are no radiators, and no ugly pipes. Any room that uses this form of heating looks far better than one with a traditional heating system.
Effectiveness
Various studies have shown that modern under floor heating systems are more efficient than the majority of traditional heating systems. Using this form of heating also makes it far easier to take advantage of green heating options, such as heat pumps. There are no moving parts in an underfloor heating system that takes advantage of thermal heating, which means there is no maintenance.
Most conventional systems use a single thermostat for the whole home. An underfloor system is usually fitted with a thermostat for each room. This means that heat is not wasted when a room is not being used, because the thermostat for that room can simply be turned down.
Most people find this form of heating more comfortable. Heat rises from the floor heating the lower living space first. This means that the room warms up quickly and all of the air in the room stays at a comfortable temperature. There are no hot or cold spots. It also feels great underfoot. This is one reason it is so popular in bathrooms. There is nothing worse than getting out of the shower or bath onto a cold floor.
To find out more about the advantages of under floor heating visit the Terra Therma website.
