Underfloor heating - Revision history

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	* Tiled floors with underfloor heating: A guide to minimising and repairing cracking.		* Tiled floors with underfloor heating: A guide to minimising and repairing cracking.
	* Types of heating system.		* Types of heating system.
		+	* Underfloor air conditioning at London Grade II listed landmark.

	= Resources =		= Resources =

Designing Buildings at 05:19, 22 October 2020

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	* [http://www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk/blog/benefits-underfloor-heating/ Infographic showing the benefits of underfloor heating]		* [http://www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk/blog/benefits-underfloor-heating/ Infographic showing the benefits of underfloor heating]

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	* Building services.		* Building services.
	* Building services engineer.		* Building services engineer.
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	* Cooling.		* Cooling.
	* Corrosion in heating and cooling systems.		* Corrosion in heating and cooling systems.
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	* [http://www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk/blog/benefits-underfloor-heating/ Infographic showing the benefits of underfloor heating]		* [http://www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk/blog/benefits-underfloor-heating/ Infographic showing the benefits of underfloor heating]

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	* Heating.		* Heating.
	* Heat pump.		* Heat pump.
		+	* Laminate flooring.
	* Pipework.		* Pipework.
	* Radiant heating.		* Radiant heating.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Water-based systems can be used to provide cooling as well as heating.		Water-based systems can be used to provide cooling as well as heating.
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		+	= Planning permission =
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		+	The installation of underfloor heating in an existing property does not need planning permission. If you are building an extension or a conservatory, then planning permission will be needed, however, the heating system would be part of the overall plans for this construction and would not require separate planning permission.
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		+	= U-values =
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		+	A significant impact on the construction industry relates to energy and the efficiency of the build. The heating is covered under part L of building regulations. This regulation refers to the conservation of fuel and power – and requires a set U-value of floors in the new dwelling. The lower the U-value, the less the heat is lost through the floor. The value when underfloor heating is used is more stringent, with a value no greater than 0.15w/m2K. This means that you will need to ensure there is insulation beneath the flooring to stop seepage of heat into the ground.
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		+	Despite more strict standards for the U-value, underfloor heating can help with part L of the building regulations thanks to the efficiency of heat emission. The water heats to a lower temperature, which means that the efficiency of the boiler is improved, as heat is not wasted in the flue gases. Also, as the heating is zonal, it lends itself to precise time and temperature control for each room, and so makes the whole house heating system more efficient.
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		+	When planning energy requirements for a community heating system, underfloor heating works particularly well. The low return temperature supports the efficient design of community heating systems. A heat interface unit is usually installed in each home from where the hot water is delivered to the underfloor heating manifolds.
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		+	= Choosing screeds =
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		+	One of the biggest concerns project managers may have is the heat up time and its relation to cost effectivity. A conventional screed is a mix of sand and cement, sometimes with a glass-fibre reinforcement, up to a depth of 60mm to 75mm. This acts as an effective heat sink, but it can take up to three hours to heat up and cool down. As an alternative, there is flow screed. This can be restricted to 40mm and so gives a much shorter warm-up time of about an hour. Whatever system is chosen, it will impact on the insulation, clip rail, pipe and reinforcement used.
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		+	Before considering the design of underfloor heating, it is best to consult with a manufacturer early in the design process. They will be able to advise on the construction of the floor – as well as the final finishes proposed. The manufacturer will also be able to guide on the standards that are expected in installation and commissioning.
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		+	= Handover =
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		+	There comes a point when a building or system is handed over to the owners. It is easy to presume that they are a) aware that there is an underfloor heating system and b) that they know how to use the systems – and the potential maintenance issues it might pose.
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		+	It is a good idea to presume that they are non-technical. Selecting a system that has intuitive controls is advisable, and there should be clear, easy and non-technical instructions for use.

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	* Depending on the system, it can take longer to heat up and cool down than conventional systems.		* Depending on the system, it can take longer to heat up and cool down than conventional systems.

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	* Building services.		* Building services.
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	* Types of heating system.		* Types of heating system.

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	* [http://www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk/blog/benefits-underfloor-heating/ Infographic showing the benefits of underfloor heating]		* [http://www.underfloorheatingtradesupplies.co.uk/blog/benefits-underfloor-heating/ Infographic showing the benefits of underfloor heating]

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	* Air handling unit.
	* Building services.		* Building services.
	* Building services engineer.		* Building services engineer.
	* Cooling.		* Cooling.
	* Corrosion in heating and cooling systems.		* Corrosion in heating and cooling systems.
−	* Fan coil unit.
	* Heating.		* Heating.
	* Heat pump.		* Heat pump.
−	* Heat recovery.
−	* Heat transfer.
−	* HVAC.
	* Pipework.		* Pipework.
	* Radiant heating.		* Radiant heating.
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	* Screed.		* Screed.
	* Thermal comfort.		* Thermal comfort.
		+	* Tiled floors with underfloor heating: A guide to minimising and repairing cracking.
	* Types of heating system.		* Types of heating system.

Editor at 16:16, 8 February 2018

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	* Radiation.		* Radiation.
	* Screed.		* Screed.
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		+	* Types of heating system.

	=== Resources ===		=== Resources ===

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	* Pipework.		* Pipework.
	* Radiant heating.		* Radiant heating.
		+	* Radiator.
	* Radiation.		* Radiation.
	* Screed.		* Screed.

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	* Heat transfer.		* Heat transfer.
	* HVAC.		* HVAC.
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	* Radiant heating.		* Radiant heating.
	* Radiation.		* Radiation.
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