Home Renovation Toronto

By Anna Stenning

Many experts will agree that underfloor heating is the best for energy efficient heating supply, much more than normal radiant heating. When installing one of these it is important to note that these are only effective when there is correct flooring such as wooden floorboards, tiles, thin carpeting or laminate flooring. These help with distributing heat evenly around the room or the house. Radiant heating are perhaps the norm when it comes to heating rooms, however people are not aware of just how much heat energy is lost in a single room when using this.

Radiant heating works on the principle of allowing heat to rise up towards the ceiling, which is wasteful seeing as we do not normally hang up by the ceiling. Underfloor heaters work by allowing heat to rise from the ground up, making our lower body warmer than our upper body. However, floor heaters work well if they are laid down with underfloor heating insulation. This generally works by being installed below the heating system, preventing heat from travelling downwards, where heat will be wasted.

Underfloor heating insulation works similarly to roof insulation, only situated on the opposite end of the building. However insulation is not the only answer to keeping floor heating systems running smoothly and effectively, as every part of the house must be insulated well on ground level. Floor areas, gaps between doors and windows will need to be filled with sealant or fitted with a draft excluder. This will help ensure that you get the most out of your heating system.

Getting the insulation installed will alleviate any problems of heat escaping, but will also help in making sure that heat is distributed in the correct areas of the room. The rules of science will teach you that heat is in fact attracted to the cold; therefore if the floor is colder than the room itself then the heat will travel down towards the colder area. It makes more sense to lay down insulation under the system, so it can redirect the heat into travelling upwards where it should be travelling. Furthermore floor heaters work differently as they require a lower temperature setting to work efficiently unlike radiators.

As heat rises, it is just as important to make sure that the right insulation is placed in the loft, as it is easy for heat to escape this way as well. These can generally be installed in just one day, often people can do these themselves if they are familiar with skilled and manual labour such as this. It may also require laying down new floor boards or tiles; therefore if you have a house with existing thick carpets then you will not feel the full effects of the floor heating.

About The Author

Anna Stenning is an expert on underfloor heating insulation as she knows that this is an important element in keeping the system working properly. For more information visit http://www.floorheatingonline.com/underfloor_insulation_products.html