North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

Many people are now choosing to install underfloor heating as an alternative to bathroom radiators. Underfloor heating comes in two variations – electrical and water. Water underfloor heating can be incorporated with your existing heating system; therefore there are no major renovations required.

The system is actually installed via a series of pipes which are located underneath your choice of flooring, be it tile, laminate or wood. The pipes then fill with hot water which creates heat which rises and circulates around the bathroom creating a warm and cosy ambience. Underfloor heating has long been popular in Europe and is now becoming a much more popular choice than traditional bathroom radiators in the UK as people opt for a sleeker, design-led aesthetic within their bathroom. No longer do you need to incorporate a radiator within the design of your bathroom. Often these radiators do not fit with the style of the room but they have, in the past, been deemed necessary due to the requirement for warmth. However, with underfloor heating the only wall space required will be for the thermostat.

You will also find that the heat provided by the underfloor heating is different to the heat commonly provided by radiators. The heat actually stays in the room for longer as the room is heated from the floor up. It is also a more environmentally friendly heating option since your energy consumption is lower. This should also result in reduction in your fuel costs.