When the systems are used in a well-insulated building the running costs of underfloor heating are usually very low, the thermostatic control in each room means that you only use just enough energy to maintain your desired room temperature. Taking a conservatory with an insulated floor as an example, electric underfloor heating will be more efficient than radiators due to the fact that you are using the whole floor as a low temperature radiant room heater.

Electric underfloor heating is also more efficient than radiators as well as other convected heat. The electric system does not require periodic maintenance but importantly 100% of the electrical energy is turned into heat energy, rather than being lost as exhaust gases or transfer trough pipes to radiators. . Electric underfloor heating stands out as an excellent choice, particularly where there is no mains gas supply, then you have a choice of oil or LPG.

In screed systems provide a highly efficient electric underfloor heating solution for new builds or areas where a new floor is being fitted, a good example of this would be where a new conservatory is being constructed. Heating cables are installed directly above foil faced insulation below a 65mm screed.

When choosing a heating system which uses in screed cables, you would take into consideration the aspect of the room, extension being built, or conservatory as this can have an effect upon the overall warmth of the area. Design parameters require output of between 130w/m² and 200w/m² dependent upon room where this is being installed or the construction type.

Naturally your electrician would ensure that all underfloor heating installations must be connected via an RCD (earth trip) protected circuit, this could be very important in a conservatory where water from open doors and windows is more likely than in other rooms. Thermostatic control is vital in order to keep the room at a pleasant temperature and ensure that you’re in screed underfloor heating remains the most cost effective choice of heating for your new room, which is a choice that you will never regret.

If you are building an extension, or buying a new build property you might want to consider installing underfloor water heating. This form of heating systems is suitable for all types of property, whether domestic or commercial, and can be easily linked into any heat source, a new or existing central heating system for example.

Underfloor heating provides the warmth to a room from the floor up, rather than heating the ceiling space first and this would apply to electric underfloor heating too.  Because the underfloor water heating system uses lower temperature water, the larger heating surface does not need to emit as much heat per square metre as a radiator. This means the boiler consumes less fuel, which in turn means lower running costs and less environmental damage. Good for your pocket and good for the environment.