Top tips for installation

Andy Smith, national sales manager at Grant UK, provides some hints and tips for installing underfloor heating successfully.

UFH has become a very popular way to provide a comfortable level of heating in a home. It is not surprising, as the feeling of warm floors is extremely pleasant, and the technology fits very well not just with traditional boilers but with renewable heat sources such as heat pumps.

With the increase in installations of renewables, the popularity of UFH looks set to rise for some time to come. And it’s worth knowing these hints and tips when considering adding UFH to your portfolio.

Design carefully

This means considering the size and layout of the room, the type of flooring that will be installed, and the heat source. Make sure to calculate the required heat output correctly and choose the right type of underfloor heating system.

For instance, where is the UFH going to be used? What fixings or pipework will be sited around it, such as toilets and other services? Many manufacturers now offer a design and specification service, and