Underfloor heating how does it work and where can I put it?

The first thing that we have to say is that underfloor heating, in common with any form of heating not work efficiently in poorly insulated homes, where the heat generated will simply escape. Check with your installer about ways to ensure that you keep heat loss to the minimum.

Underfloor heating provides the warmth to a room from the floor up rather than heating the ceiling space first which is normal with conventional radiators. Essentially, all systems work in the same way, a heating element warms a heat spreading device laid under the floor to achieve even warmth across it. The heat can be supplied to that element either by warm water or by electricity, hence the two main types of underfloor heating system, the wet system or electric element.

Underfloor heating is ideal for any location, but it is considered the perfect solution for bathrooms, particularly those with cold stone floors, conservatories and extensions, and a blessing in the kitchen area where a person can be standing for longer periods.