As winter bites the cost of heating our homes
Ideal for renovation projects and new builds this kind of system can heat homes completely or in combination with other heating sources
is at the forefront of everyone’s minds due to spi- ralling fuel prices. However, as gas supplies dwindle those of us who use gas will be hardest hit by the rises and it looks like this trend is set to continue. In the long term using gas to heat our homes
There is no need to worry about complex installation either as electric underfloor heating mats and cables are economical and easy to install. The flexibility of electric underfloor heat- ing is an added financial bonus since it can be installed one room at a time. This will allow you to cater to your individual comfort and budget- ary requirements, adding further rooms as your finances allow. Using electricity for heating is also ideal if you live in a rural household with no mains gas supply.
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is not sustainable. Ultimately, as we move towards zero carbon homes and a decar- bonised energy supply, electric heating will become the heating solution of choice. Manufacturers are already preparing for this transition and have developed a range of inno- vative products for the self build market.
Controls
What is key to this next generation of electric underfloor heating is new technological devel- opments meaning its accurate controls ensure it is more energy efficient than ever before. Some underfloor heating systems offer a heat-
ing thermostat controller that monitors both the floor and air temperature. This gives you the flex- ibility to gain maximum control over your envi- ronment by allowing you to set the thermostat at either the ideal floor or air temperature depend- ing on the room. For example to gain maximum comfort you may choose to set the thermostat to meet an ideal floor temperature in the bathroom, while the lounge may be more comfortable meeting an ambient temperature target.
UNDERFLOOR HEATING CAN BE USED UNDER MANY TYPES OF FLOORING
Ideal for renovation projects and new builds
this kind of system can heat homes completely or in combination with other heating sources. As we move towards zero carbon homes and
a decarbonised energy supply electric heating is set to become the heating solution of choice. Already boasting improved efficiency and con- trol, electric underfloor heating is a technology that gives you control and comfort with the added bonus of style. As such it is a prudent choice for any self build project.
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