A Broad Overview Of Underfloor Heating

Feb 15
14:32

2011

Kelsey Libby

Kelsey Libby

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There are many options to consider when determining how to heat your home. Undoubtedly, underfloor heating is one of the methods you'll consider. Here is some information to help in your decision.

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Heating systems are as old as the history of human kind; in fact,A Broad Overview Of Underfloor Heating Articles the process and its concept dates back to the Stone Age. People employed the heating processes and availed its benefits in the Roman Empire, as they are doing in the modern age.

According to archaeologists; people used to draft smoke by using some special kind of stones even before 10,000 B.C. The only differences between the past and the current heating systems are those of process, heating gadgets and mechanism; however, the fundamental objectives and scientific approach are the same.

Underfloor heating is a process of climate control; which means that by using radiation or any other source, we can control the temperature. Modern underfloor heating is purely based on the principles of old age and is mostly done by two ways. Sometimes, it is done by electric systems and at other times, it is operated by hydraulic systems.

Electric system is used when only heating is required, while hydraulic system is operated when cooling is also required. Under-floor heating is a very sophisticated system, which is not restricted to the domestic users, as a lot of business enterprises use this system in their corporate offices and commercial buildings as well.

The most apparent reason for adopting this heating system as compared to others is the environmental benefits; and this is the primary reason of its increasing popularity in households and commercial places, all over the world. The system of underfloor heating is very efficient, effective and consumes less energy as compared to other available sources to heat up a building.

This means less discharge of CO2 and other harmful ingredients in our environment and climate. There are fundamentally two methods adopted to heat up a building as discussed earlier. One of the most widespread methods is usage of water for underground heating. In this process, large tubes and pipes are laid down in the floor, which could circulate warm water and heat up the place to about 50º C.

However, this process involves huge set-up and cost of maintenance. Another cheaper and comparatively effective approach is electric system. This is also called dry system. In this process, electronic cables are used to produce heat instead of warm water. The dry system is cheaper, easy to install and more effective as compared to wet system.

We can also enjoy the pleasure of quiet, effective and less costly underfloor heating system in our newly constructed or old homes and offices.