North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

Underfloor zone heating is a type of electric underfloor heating in which heating areas – or zones – can be turned on or off, or set at different temperature settings depending on need.

Underfloor heating generally is a type of radiant heating, which warms the floor evenly and efficiently, making the entire floor become a radiator. In contrast to conventional forms of heating such as water filled radiators, electric heaters, or wood, gas, coal or oil burners, all of which provide convected heat, radiant heat works more slowly and minimises hot air currents.

One of the major drawbacks of convected heating systems is that hot air tends to rise to the highest point of a room. Underfloor heating reduces this effect. Modern developments of underfloor zone heating have evolved the underfloor heating system even further allowing greater efficiency.

The main benefits of underfloor zone heating are greater control over the heating system, reduced energy costs and thereby environmentally friendliness. Rooms that are not occupied can be left unheated, whilst occupied rooms can be regulated with a thermostat.

Underfloor zone heating takes into account the fact that domestic spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories and cellars do not need to be heated at the same temperature as living rooms, hallways, bedrooms and dining rooms.

Underfloor zone heating, due to its relative newness, is not typically offered as an underfloor heating kit or DIY installation. It still tends to require professional installation, but can be bought in selected shops or online outlets.