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Underfloor Water Heating...
Over the past 10 years the trend towards underfloor heating (UFH) has spread from the domestic sector into the commercial world. So much so, that for many types of project — particularly those involving large open-plan areas with high ceilings — it has become a standard solution.
There may be no visible evidence, that is, after all, one of UFH’s principal benefits, but beneath the floors of many of Britain’s airport departure halls, offices, museums, art galleries, supermarkets, sports halls and palaces lies a hidden source of comfort.
Comfort is the key. In a modern, well insulated building, UFH emits a high proportion of radiant energy, the form most conducive to a feeling of warmth and wellbeing. Heating the room space from the floor up, rather than the ceiling down, is not only much more efficient, it also ensures that the occupants enjoy the warm-feet and cool-head profile that science identifies as ideal for human comfort.
Underfloor heating systems are suitable for all types of property, whether domestic or commercial, and can be easily linked into your existing or new central heating system. If you want to just heat your conservatory, reception area or conference room, just give Jigsaw FM a call.
HOW IT WORKS...
Low temperature water (typically 50°C) circulates through a series of continuous pipe loops laid under the floor, turning it into one large radiant surface. The pipe loops for each room (or zone) all run from and back to the system manifold, which is conveniently located in one easily accessible position.
Under floor heating is commonplace throughout Europe, providing cost effective, comfortable, unobtrusive heating in millions of properties.
Underfloor heating provides the warmth to a room from the floor up,
rather than heating the ceiling space first. It also uses lower temperature water because the larger heating surface does not need to emit as much heat per square meter as a radiator. This means the boiler consumes less fuel, which in turn means lower running costs and less environmental damage.
Underfloor Heating
Radiator Heating
The heat produced by under floor heating systems is different from radiators too. Under floor heating emits a far greater proportion of its heat as radiant rather than convected heat. For the same comfort level the room air temperature can be 2°C lower because radiant heat warms the surfaces rather than the air around the surfaces. This means you feel more comfortable. The lower temperature means less fuel is consumed, and the system is more economical, saving more money every year.
The heat distribution within a room is also different, with the distribution profile being far closer to the ideal.
Underfloor heating systems are also completely hidden except for the room thermostat. You have no radiators to decorate or arrange your furniture around, so it gives you design freedom. And it is the perfect solution for heating areas with high ceilings such as galleries and atriums.
It’s easy to see why 80% of Swiss commercial new builds choose underfloor heating.
Jigsaw FM can install an under floor heating system in all types of property, whether domestic or commercial. From thousands of square meters down to the smallest conservatory we can supply and install a cost effective solution.
We can design a UFH System that will be:
• Compatible with virtually all types of floor finish and construction.
• Easily combined with radiators and towel rails.
• Suitable for all types of boiler.
• Simply linked to commercial BMS systems.
• Compatible with geothermal and solar heat sources.
Jigsaw FM Underfloor Heating Systems are installed in simple terms just like an additional radiator, and can just be an extension of your current heating system. The system can be combined with radiators. Warm water underfloor heating can also be used with almost all floor coverings.
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