subject: Underfloor Heating System For Warm & Cozy Homes [print this page] We yearn for warmth and heat during wintersWe yearn for warmth and heat during winters. For all of us, it seems a difficult task to get out of a cozy warm winter beds every morning. So how would it be if you put your feet direct from bed onto the warm, snug and hot flooring and even your bathroom floors are as comfortable and warm?
Underfloor heating systems have become a common application in cold countries. Even in tropical countries many prefer to install underfloor heating systems during winters. They warm naturally giving you soothing atmosphere during winters and thus best and safe option to keep homes warm and cozy.
Underfloor heating is a centralized heating system that allows a controlled heating in the houses through conduction and radiation. This is done through electric cables, films or mesh and heated liquids. These heating systems can be installed below tiled and wooden flooring. Concrete or cemented flooring are not suitable for this purpose.
Technically speaking, underfloor heating is not a new practice. During ancient times men used to put hot smoke from fire trenches on the floor stones which then radiated into the premises or enclosed area by convection and radiation. Today modern floor heating systems use electrical cables, mats or hot liquid pipes for the purpose. These underfloor heating systems are installed in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living rooms. Some industrial or office set-ups also use underfloor heating systems.
There are two common types of underfloor heating systems: Hydraulic heating system and Electrical heating system. Both can be used in homes and offices.
Hydronic underfloor heating systems use mixture of water and glycol that is circulated in pipes between floor and the boiler. Such set-ups are generally done in commercial areas, factories or big offices. Though not preferably, at homes also they can be used.
Electric underfloor heating systems use cables, mesh and carbon films that are installed just under the floor. These heating systems are used under laminate floor heaters, tile heating, wood floor heating and under shower floor. They are simple to install than hydronic underfloor heating systems. This heating practice allows warming of entire premises through uniform heating. They are safe, cost-effective, low on maintenance and easy to install. They also help in keeping the insects and dust away from the premises.
Regulate your heating systems
Underfloor heating thermostats that come along with heating systems give you control over your heating system. You can regulate the temperature according to your need at any time.
Installation
Seeing the high comfort level the running cost of underfloor heating systems is low. Whatever the heating system you are planning to apply be sure it is done by a professional who is aware of tit bits of such application.
