Affordable Warmth Feature
Heating from the ground up
Craig Edwards of WMS, explains how to incorporate affordable warmth into the very fabric of a home with underfloor heating
Heating, Ventilation & Services
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ising energy bills in the UK are set to push even more households into fuel poverty this winter. Te stakes are high and creating energy efficient homes is no longer just a regulatory need, but one that can make it more
affordable for people to stay warm and healthy at home. A recent report from National Energy Action predicts that 6.7 million UK
households could be in fuel poverty – an increase of 2.2 million from 2021 and set to rise. Tose people will be unable to afford to heat their homes to the temperature needed to keep warm and healthy, which then has a knock-on effect on other vital services. While there are many measures which can be implemented to increase
efficiency of the UK’s existing housing stock and newly built dwellings, the heating system itself will always be a key component to ensure homeowner bills are kept as low as possible. Hydronic (water based) underfloor heating, by its very nature, is designed to use less energy, while delivering many additional benefits to residents and the environment alike.
Hydronic (water based) underfloor heating is designed to use less energy, while delivering many additional benefits to residents and the environment alike
MINIMAL MAINTENANCE As well as offering energy saving benefits and affordable warmth for households, underfloor heating also minimises maintenance costs. Typically, radiators require an annual check for air in the system/bleeding
and sometimes more invasive inhibitor dosing is needed, plus they may need to be fully replaced every 10-15 years. In contrast, underfloor heating requires very little maintenance, with many systems offering a 75-year pipework warranty,
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