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Bills are a little bit like Piers Morgan. No one particularly likes them, and yet they always seem to be there. Thankfully, when it comes to our energy and water bills, there are a few things we can do to make them a little less painful. With a little knowledge we can...
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Think your tool box is complete? Think again! With so many different options on the market today, choosing the right bits of kit for your tool box can prove to be a bit of a minefield. You can easily find yourself at the checkout of your local DIY store with a trolley...
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Working out just how much screed you’ll need can often be a little bit confusing for the uninitiated. Obviously, the best way to find out exactly how much you’ll need is to get a contractor round and ask them. However, sometimes we just get curious and...
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Intro Recently, underfloor heating has become a more popular means of heating both domestic and commercial properties here in the UK. Largely this has been due to the added efficiency that a well installed in-floor heating system can offer. All of the various systems...
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Intro As homeowners have become increasingly aware of the benefits of underfloor heating over conventional radiator systems, it’s no surprise that this is currently one of the fastest growing home improvement projects in the UK. Although there is an initial...
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Intro We all know that a well installed and insulated wet underfloor heating system can save households money on their heating bills when compared to a traditional radiator set-up. Plus, underfloor heating is extremely reliable and it’s very rare that it will...
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Intro If you are looking to give your feet a treat by installing a radiant heating system, but you’re worried about using underfloor heating for laminate floors, fear not! Thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can now safely lay radiant heating mats...
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Intro Underfloor heating is often seen as a luxury that only the lucky few can afford, but this simply isn’t true. There are some fantastic kits on the market, and many of them are a great deal cheaper than you may think. With this in mind, we decided to take a...
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Intro Unlike their dry cousins, water underfloor heating kits are a little more complex. More bits ‘n’ bobs are needed for a water-fed installation, but this only serves to make kits more valuable as they save you the time and effort searching for all of...
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Intro This is another one of those questions that people ask when they are exploring the option of having underfloor heating fitted, and it’s a good one too. After all, some people may just want a nice warm floor in their bathroom but not be all that bothered about...
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Many of us are happy to install water underfloor heating systems just for the simple luxury of having warm feet whenever the weather turns wonky. However, as we have discussed in previous articles here at Underfloor Heating Expert, there is far more to underfloor...
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Often, one the first things that springs to mind when considering underfloor heating installation is that it feels very contemporary. It’s easy to associate this heating solution exclusively with new build properties and swanky hotel rooms, but, in truth, it can...
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A recent study by Delta-ee’s Microgen Insight Service has predicted that sales of low carbon heating products – such as ground and air source heat pumps, hybrid heat pumps, solar thermal, biomass and micro-CHP – are set to rise considerably over the...
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Despite the fact that it has been on the market for some time now, you do still see the question ‘Is electric underfloor heating safe?’ pop up from time to time on DIY forums across the net. Although many fitters and manufacturers scoff whenever it’s...
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Intro So, what’s it to be? You’ve decided to refurb a room and now you’re left wondering about the heating. Which type is going to suit your needs best? Will it be the old traditional central heating radiators or the newfangled underfloor heating...
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Intro This is one question that, quite naturally, gets frequently asked. By frequently, we mean lots…lots and lots. Unfortunately, however, ‘How much does underfloor heating cost to run?’ is also one of those questions where the answer always begins with, ‘Well,...
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‘So, this underfloor insulation, is it worth the trouble?’ While underfloor insulation is universally recommended by all and sundry it’s still a question that gets regularly asked. This is possibly due to our ever-increasing wariness of the up-sell....
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Intro Proper floor insulation is vital if you want to get the most out of your underfloor heating system. Whether you have decided to opt for wet or dry UFH, having the correct floor insulation in place will help speed up warm-up times, decrease heat loss and lower...
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Intro While many of the electric systems available are ideal for single room installations, when it comes to bigger projects wet underfloor heating is often the best choice. Wet underfloor heating systems may take a little more planning than their electric...
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Intro Once all of your insulation is down and the underfloor heating has been laid out, you will be able to begin screeding. Screeding a floor is the process of laying down a layer of material that will provide you with a flat surface upon which to lay your flooring...
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A factor that can often get overlooked when researching the different types of heating systems available is how our final decision can affect our health over the long term. It isn’t something that readily springs to mind I suppose, but I’m often surprised...
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Intro Electric underfloor heating is becoming more and more popular, and the quality of the products on offer seems to get better every year. Technological advancements have meant that manufacturers can now produce UFH so thin it is barely noticeable. Pair this up...
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As I’m sure you’re already aware, there are two main types of system you can fit to get the luxury of underfloor heating beneath your toes. However, the decision between the two is not a straightforward one as there are pros and cons to both styles. In...
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Intro There’s not many more annoying things than waking up one morning to find that you have no hot water or that your radiators are not performing as they should now that the weather is taking a definite turn for the worse. Some of the central heating problems...
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Intro The underfloor heating manifold can come in all different shapes and sizes. Some will have two circuits, others may have twelve. The basic principle remains the same, however, and so does the terminology. The components that make up these units can have some...
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Intro Underfloor heating is something that is becoming increasingly popular with both home-owners and developers alike. It’s an added touch of luxury for your home that supplies heat in an extremely efficient way. Plus, it gives you the chance to walk around the...
