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.

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

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.

All cable mats come with a full set of installation instructions. Most small to medium size cable systems can be installed on a DIY basis but it is recommended that a fully qualified electrician connects the system to the household mains. Larger areas will need careful planning due to the extra electricity loading calculations that will be required, a separate power supply may be needed.

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.

No, macerating systems can easily be installed on top of any finished floor, which totally eliminates the need to dig up a floor as present methods using a sump and sewage ejector pump requires. Additionally, there is no need to leave an accessible space, as is the case with an in-floor sump system.

We can help your contractor with the knowledge needed to install a radiant floor heating system. Our Technicians not only know the products and procedures, but have actually installed them.

Unfortunately not. The installation of tile heating can only be done before the tiles are laid. If however you have purchased a new existing home without tile heating, you can have a carpet heater installed under a loose lay rug to negate the problem.

Yes, you can install a 3/4'' or 9/16'' solid wood floor over a radiant heating system, provided you know how the latter works and how it may react to flooring. Solid wood floors installed over such a system must meet certain specifications and recommendations.

The am-cor? system was developed with this type of heating in mind. It is our opinion that solar based radiant is the most efficient way to heat a structure, saving both cost of purchase and operation of HVAC equipment. Radiant floors and ceilings may be heated by a gas-fired boiler, or by solar panels with gas backup. So for a little more than the cost of a large water heater, gentle heat may be distributed throughout interiors via the structure itself.

No, we made it plug and play during installation (e.g. IP address assignment is automatic). During a Touchscreen Amplifier replacement, new units are automatically integrated into the system by making a touchscreen request. Yes, we want the system to use its own Ethernet switch to better manage data congestion where it does not compete with the homeowner???s network.

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.

In our experience and from customer feedback the answer is 'No' as the tiles in essence are ceramic patterned tiles, which just happen to be antique.

No. Volunteers with all levels of experience are invited to volunteer with us. If you have are experienced, please let our Construction staff know when you arrive on site.

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.

Solid 3/4" Hardwood flooring cannot be installed below grade (below the soil line) or over concrete. When a solid product encounters moisture it reacts very negatively. Therefore, a laminate or engineered flooring must be used. Laminate flooring is constructed by fusing 4-plys of material together to form a product with unprecedented strength and durability. An engineered product is very similar with the exception that they usually have a real wood layer on top of the constructed core.

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.

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).

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.

No, the installation procedure includes an automatic configuration stage that will scan your network and automatically detect the correct settings required for it to run correctly and configure itself appropriately. Once installed, the user interface has been designed from the outset to make using Inteliguard easy for non expert staff and if you do have problems, you can rely on our technical support team (whose services are provided free for the first year) to help you.

RenewAire can be installed in homes with any kind of heating system. With hot-water heat, for example, it's easy to install a duct from the RenewAire to one or two central locations in the home. Very simple installations can be very effective.

For phone-based services the installation is just Plug and Play. Even computer-based services are not too difficult to set-up.