The benefits of underfloor heating

There are many benefits to underfloor heating, but the biggest claim is that they are often cheaper to run than traditional radiator systems. The logic to this is that the water used is at a lower temperature, which is typically 50°C rather than 60°C plus in a traditional system.

It is claimed that the same level of comfort is achieved with the temperature in an underfloor heated room about 2°C lower than in a room heated with conventional radiators. Wall mounted radiators act as convectors to heat the air, with underfloor heating, the whole floor area acts as a emitter for radiated heat. With no need for wall mounted emitters, there is less restriction on placing furniture in the room also less ‘dust traps’ so the rooms are easier to keep dust free.