Our Home has a floor heating source. A surface heating system with pipes on the floor is known as underfloor heating. When hot heating water circulates through the system, thermal energy is released, and the screed in the underfloor heating structure is first heated. The heat then rises into the room through the screed.
The heating surfaces are one of the technology's advantages. Because these are substantially larger than traditional radiators, a lower heating water temperature is sufficient. This allows for more efficient use of renewable energy sources like heat pumps and solar heating, as well as lower heat distribution losses.
When it comes to installing underfloor heating, there are two types of installations: dry and wet. In the dry installation, the heating pipes are close to the surface; in the wet installation, they are hidden beneath a screed layer. A few things must be kept in mind in order for the underfloor heating to work effectively. It's crucial to get the job done right the first time.
This consists of:
an insulating underlay
a support system for the heating pipes
the heating pipes themselves
the heating screed as a heat storage and distribution layer
Targeted heat dissipation is ensured through insulation.
Insulation is the initial layer of the underfloor heating system's structure. This stops the heat from being transferred to neighboring rooms. It is commonly found on the unfinished floor and can be augmented with basement ceiling insulation above unheated areas. A waterproof foil is often used under the insulation to protect the unfinished floor. The insulation thickness is determined by the type of room below. A coating of roughly 30 millimetres (WLG 035) is sufficient if the space is heated. If there is soil or an unheated room beneath the underfloor heating, the same thermal conductivity group requires 45 millimetres.
