How Does Underfloor Heating Work?

In the 21st Century, Underfloor Heating is the stylish and efficient way to heat your home or office. It is now widely used throughout the UK & can be integrated into all manner of building applications, ranging from domestic extensions/new builds up to large-scale projects such as housing developments, schools and hospitals.

These days, the majority of Underfloor heating systems are warm water (wet) systems which utilise the latest PEX-Pipe technology. With MMAXX Systems, pipes are installed within the floor, usually a solid screeded floor. Warm water at a temperature of around 55ºC is then circulated through the pipes, transferring heat directly into the floor. Because the whole area of the floor is warmed, the room is heated more evenly.

Unlike radiators, underfloor heating systems do not need to run at high temperatures. Typically, the temperature of the water in an underfloor heating system is 45ºC-65ºC, compared to approximately 80ºC flow and surface of a radiator system. This heat is transferred to the floor which is heated to a temperature of 25ºC-28ºC, a comfortable temperature to walk on.

Research has proved that underfloor heating is cleaner, healthier and more energy efficient than traditional heating methods, providing energy savings of up to 40%.