There are two types of popular underfloor heating systems on the market in Britain today – underfloor electric heating and wet underfloor heating. While both have their advantages, when it comes to long-term running costs, wet underfloor heating systems win hands down. What is wet underfloor heating? In a water underfloor heating system, warmed water [...]
Underfloor heating is a common alternative to heating rooms with conventional wood, gas, oil or coal burners, electric heaters or water radiator networks. The latter means of heating use convected heat, which circulates heat in air currents in a room. This quickly tends to rise to the top of a room, thereby being lost somewhat [...]
Solar panels convert sunshine to solar electric power and the solar electricity is then used to run the electrical devices in a building. Any surplus power that is created can be sold to the power company which helps to eliminate the cost of expensive batteries and can also help with running costs. Using solar power [...]
Although probably not a project for the absolute novice at DIY, most DIY enthusiasts can easily install their own underfloor heating system. There are a range of kits available both through the internet as well as DIY stores that come complete with all the parts necessary to install the system. These kits are available in [...]
There are two uniquely different choices when it comes to looking at a floor heating system for your conservatory. Underfloor heating kits can be purchased at any local home improvement store, and you can choose between electric underfloor heating kits or wet underfloor heating kits. Each has their own unique advantages and installation processes, and [...]
Having decided to install underfloor heating, one of the first steps is to decide on a control system for adjusting the temperature of your rooms. Because of the way under tile heating works it can be zoned, which eliminates the need for the controls in each room that are often required with more traditional systems. [...]
Considering how widely used underfloor electric heating systems are across Europe and the U.K. as a whole, it makes sense that there are such a variety of options available for the consumer when it comes to customising their own system. There are now water underfloor heating systems available as well as electric floor heating mats [...]
If you’ve ever considered underfloor heating but thought the project was beyond your capabilities, re-consider. New materials and installation methods have made the process much easier than in years past. In fact, with a little time, patience, and planning, you can install an electric underfloor heating system in a room as you remodel, then stand [...]
When it comes to choosing a bathroom radiator, or indeed bathroom radiators (depending on available space), it is necessary to take into account your needs. Do you want something to keep a large space warm? Or is it a fairly small space that can cope with just a heated towel rail? The choice is endless [...]
Gone are the days of plain, white – or whatever colour you painted it – radiators. Designer radiators now come in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes, and no bathroom remodel would be complete without one. The Blaze designer radiator features a stunning, geometrical construction and comes in an anthracite or silver finish. This [...]