A simple rule of thumb is to incorporate as much heating insulation wherever possible. For new build projects this is easy to plan but in a typical refurbish situation this is not always possible where the finished heated floor height may restrict the depth available to add the heating insulation.

For cement sub-floors Fastwarm under floor heating insulation boards will readily bond to any good quality flexible , water based (solvent-free) floor tile adhesive. For heated wood floors care must be taken to ensure that the floor is firmly fixed to the joists, following the recommended 300mm screwed centres as a guide, prior to applying the flexible floor tile adhesive and bonding the Fastwarm® insulation boards.

For comfort reasons it is always adviseable to have insulation even if you don't have heating, but tile heating still operates well and economically without it.

A high quality thermal barrier will slow the process of heat loss into the sub-floor, significantly improving the performance, speeding the initial warm up times and reducing the electricity costs. We recommend Faswarm under floor heating insulation.

Extruded polystyrene foams will give the best all round performance. Polystyrene has high thermal insulation properties, high compressive strength capable of supporting normal foot traffic impact loading, waterproof, rot resistant, light weight, easy to handle, easily cut and shaped with a sharp knife, available in various depths from 10 mm to 60 mm and low cost. We recommend Faswarm under floor heating insulation.

If your oak framed building is to be used for habitation or special purposes we are able to undertake these works or advise you accordingly.

Insulation (roof, walls, etc.) is a very important issue for all heating systems to save on the energy bill, and for floor-warming systems the floor insulation is of special importance. The local building norms must be followed in this respect and they are improved in all countries runningly. To illustrate the importance: With no floor insulation you loose approx. 30% of your installed output downwards.

All underfloor cable heating mats come with a full set of heating mat installation instructions. Most small to medium size underfloor cable heating systems can be installed on a DIY basis but it is recommended that a fully qualified electrician connects the cable heating system to the household mains.

Reflective surfaces will give a greater performance when an air barrier is present (like behind a radiator). If buried within a cement layer then the reflective surface will now act as a conductor and transfer heat or cold. No useful gain can be attributed to a reflective surface when applied in this way. Yes, under floor heating insulation can be expensive if choosing tile backer boards as insulation.

A - Insulation will reduce heat loss through the floor construction, resulting in lower fuel bills. Also, the insulation assists in deflecting heat upwards resulting in quicker warm up periods and assisting in producing a constant floor surface temperature.

Your local weather conditions will determine whether or not you need insulation. The insulation that we offer can be used to keep your dome warm or cool. Having an efficient heating source will greatly affect your ability to keep your dome warm. A larger dome may present more of a need for insulation as it will be require more energy to heat the larger space. Both the Complete Winter Liner and the Complete Reflectix include the roof and the body.

The answer is yes, but if a room has under floor heating, it is doubly important that it be properly installed to allow for expansion and contraction. We are able to supply manufacturers' technical specifications regarding underfloor heating.

Fastwarm underfloor heating insulation boards are manufactured from extruded polystyrene foam, designed to meet the very specific needs of the under-floor heating industry.

Any boiler that will heat water will do; so gas, oil, even solid fuel will work. As floor heating only needs around 45?C Maximum (I.E. only about the temperature of water in a bath), higher efficiencies can be also be attained from the use of condensing boilers and especially heat pumps. We will gladly provide specialist guidance to you on boiler or heat pump selection.

Unless you are competent with electrics then we always recommend a fully qualified electrician to check out your under floor cable heating system and to advise accordingly.

Yes, a flexible floor tile adhesive will be required. The special polymers added to flexible adhesives will make allowances for any tile floor movements through heat expansion and contraction. Don't forget to also add a flexible grout to your list.

It is essential that floors which are ground bearing or suspended over an un-heated space with or without underfloor heating are properly insulated to meet the U-values requirements as stated in the Building Regulations Part L1/L2 2002. The value is currently set at 0.25 W/m 2K. The thickness of insulation required to achieve this will vary according to the type of floor, size of floor and type of insulation selected.

Radiant floor heating is a comfortable and efficient form of heating where warm water circulates through flexible, specially designed tubing (PEX) installed under the floor. The heat radiates evenly up through the floor warming people and objects in the room and providing more comfort for less money.

All units carry a 10 year manufacturers warranty, however, if installed and used correctly the life-span is unlimited. It will easily last as long as your floor covering.

We would prefer that you did not. Floor heating systems are professionally installed through our trained personnel.

One method is to use hot water pipes placed below the floor. The water tubing is connected to a water boiler. The hot water from the boiler is circulating through the tubing to generate the radiant heat. Hydronic systems require maintenance for pumps and valves, are difficult to use for smaller areas and for retrofits in an existing home. Another alternative is the use of electric cables. These systems are fixed wattage and carry higher voltage (100V - 230V).

It's not difficult at all! The pipe is really easy to handle because of its metal core and it is simply laid out as per the AutoCAD drawings Unipipe provide. There are no joints to be made in the floor and the manifolds, which the pipes are connected to, are pre-assembled and just need fixing to the wall. Unipipe will also provide schematic layouts showing interconnection to boilers, cylinders etc. to ensure compatibility.

Yes, the control systems and design allow hotter water for radiators, towel rails, whilst cooler water flows to the floors.

No, it is a common misconception that this is the case; your floor heating system is turned on and off to suit your needs by the controls.

This will depend on the U Value of your room. This is an industry term for the total measure of resistance of each component that makes up the fabric of the building. Simply put, this means that old buildings will lose heat faster than modern buildings where the latest materials are incorporated. Insulation will go a long way towards offsetting these drawbacks, helping to retain the heat within the room.

Cablewarm underfloor cable heating mats are manufactured from twin conductor, thin profile (3mm), double insulated and earth braided heating cables attached to a 500 mm open weave mat backing at 70mm centres to produce a standard 160 watts per square metre (W/m² ) output.

Each installation is controlled by a programmable, digital thermostat. This will look after your day to day, on and off requirements to your own individual settings.

Ceramic tiles and ceramic encaustic tiles can be used with an under-floor heating system as they are superb conductors and retainers of heat and, having been fired to around 1,100F degrees, there is no risk of them cracking. Conversely, carreaux de ciments tiles are unsuitable for under-floor heating systems as they are in the first instance cured rather than fired and would likely be too thick for heat to dissipate effectively anyway.

Yes! Your feet get cold too even if you don’t notice it. Often your body will rob heat from the core to warm your extremities so keeping your hands and feet warm will make you feel warmer overall. In addition, the socks or boots installed on your drysuit were sized so you can wear thick insulation on your feet. If you do not wear insulation, the feet of your suit may seem too big. Layering is great alternative to buying a new base undergarment.