When considering Underfloor heating in your new build or renovation project it’s important to understand that the pipework is an integral part of the system and plays a significant role in how effectively the underfloor heating operates. In this article we will look at the types of pipes available and how they work, alongside what considerations need to be made for installation.
Underfloor heating systems, whether electric or water based, work by circulating warm water through a network of pipes that you lay under the floor. The heat from the pipes is then radiated up through the floor surface, and in turn, the thermal mass of the floor helps to provide even, energy efficient heating for the whole room.
The underfloor heating pipe layout, length and spacing is critical to ensuring that the underfloor heating is able to efficiently spread heat across the floor surface, minimising cold spots and ensuring that all areas of the room are evenly heated. It is therefore important to have a professional design your underfloor heating system, ensuring that the pipe allocations, spacings and layouts are correct.
The most commonly used underfloor heating pipe for hydronic systems is Polyethylene (PE). This is a cost effective, durable and easy to install pipe that offers flexibility in layout whilst being capable of withstanding a high water pressure. Our PE pipes are available in a variety of sizes and lengths to suit your project. They also include an EVOH oxygen barrier to help maximise their lifespan and come with a wiring centre at the end to allow them to be wired from a single point.