Underfloor heating is a form of central heating which achieves indoor climate control for thermal comfort using conduction, radiation, and convection. The term radiant heating is commonly used to describe this approach because radiation is responsible for a significant portion of the resulting thermal comfort, but this usage is technically correct only when radiation composes more than 50% of the heat exchanged between the floor and the rest of the space.
Modern underfloor heating systems use either electrical resistance elements (“electric systems”) or fluid flowing in pipes (“hydronic systems”) to heat the floor. Either type can be installed as the primary, whole-building heating system or as localized floor heating for thermal comfort. However, water-based underfloor heating systems are much more energy-efficient. Hydronic systems can be cast in a concrete floor slab (“poured floor system” or “wet system”).
For residents of Pretoria, water-based underfloor heating offers a cost-effective and energy-efficient way to maintain indoor thermal comfort, particularly when combined with heat pumps to optimize energy use. Installing underfloor heating in Pretoria is an excellent choice for both residential and commercial properties, providing long-term savings and enhanced comfort.
Benefits of Underfloor Heating
- Greater thermal well-being
- Greater energy savings
- Elevated heating surface at low temperature
- Uniform distribution of room temperature
- Respect for room humidity and hygienic conditions
- No alteration of plaster, wooden floors, and door and window frames
- No limits in architectural design
- Highly reliable and flexible for design and installation purposes
In Pretoria, combining underfloor heating with efficient heat pumps can significantly reduce energy bills and enhance the overall comfort of your living or working space.
Warranty
- 12 months
- Pipes: 100-year life expectancy
