Controls
A maintenance manager will be able to diagnose the problem, eliminating the need for occupants to attempt to find a solution through trial and error, which can potentially further damage the system.
Architecture and design
The architecture and design of a building will also have a bearing over whether an underfloor heating system is specified over a traditional heating system. For example, a lot of modern office blocks and car showrooms are constructed to open plan designs, with an emphasis on light and glass. These types of modern new builds lend themselves more towards underfloor heating from an aesthetics point of view. The number of structures and walls on the property is reduced, with concertina glass walls becoming the norm. It is impossible for installers to hang a radiator off a glass wall, and installing large boilers is also a challenge, rendering underfloor heating a logical heating system to implement. Furthermore, the architectural design of a building goes back to the way that an underfloor heating system emits heat. If you have several glass walls and an architectural design which aims to magnify natural light, you also risk losing heat through the walls, meaning that the energy required to heat the entire building is greater than the energy required to heat a more traditional, timber-based design. This is more of a problem when central heating systems are installed because of the way that heat is released within a convection current, causing the heat to work harder to fill the entire room. The heat dissipation from underfloor heating rises from the ground up, without convection, so
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although some heat may be wasted through building design, this will be limited when compared with other heating methods.
Whilst the installation method for underfloor heating is not too dissimilar when working on a domestic or a commercial project, the justification for, and design considerations associated with underfloor heating in commercial buildings, does need to be accounted for. Installers need to start by looking at the building type and how it will be used, investigating any existing systems that may already
be installed. Collaboration with the building manager and some of the occupants will also help to determine the key reasons for underfloor heating, which will affect installation decisions, such as whether or not a system needs to be compatible with smart controls. JG Speedfit’s technical team is always available to offer support and advice at every stage of an underfloor heating project. • Toby Howard-Willis is the technical sales manager at JG Speedfit
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