DIY underfloor heating

DIY underfloor heating is widely spread and extremely popular because so many people don't like cold floors under their feet. It's so pleasant and nice to feel the heat generated by this system.

There are different types of DIY underfloor heating systems; some of them can be installed without any difficulties while other ones need a professional approach. The electrical under floor heating is extremely popular because all you have to do is to unroll it, connect to the source of electricity and cover with some kind of floor material.

All kinds of materials deal well with DIY underfloor heating; it won't cause you any troubles because of the thinness of heating mats.

The heating systems based on the heat of hot water aren't so suitable for all situations; they are quite large and can't be hidden with flooring materials so you need to install them under the subflooring constructions. The installation of such kind of heating system is a very hard and long process and it can't be performed without some special skills.

You will also need a special boiler to heat the water.

It is an affair that needs responsibility and seriousness but you will be surely pleased by the result.

Electric Underfloor Heating System

The main purpose of electric underfloor heating systems based on the heating cables is heating of the premises of various purposes (industrial and residential buildings, country houses, cottages, city apartments, etc.) to a temperature that is most suitable for creating comfort and convenience. Low-temperature panel heating is the foundation of any cable heating system. This heating panel comprises a heating cable which is located in a concrete screed and electronic thermostat, whose primary function is to connect the cable to an electrical outlet so that it conformed to work with a specific set program and temperature. This method of heating is the most economical, hygienic and comfortable.

Cable of electric underfloor heating systems may be applied as the main heating system for your living space, and as a "warm floor" (extra heating system) in order to form the premises of the existing heating system for the best possible comfort. The main advantages of electric underfloor heating cable systems:

-distribution of heat is evenly;

-heating process is fully automated;

-huge savings (thanks to fine-tuning of the temperature regime in each room);

-absence of turbulent convective heat flow provides additional cost savings and comfort;

-cable heating systems are invisible and have silent equipment. They do not take up valuable living space ;

-equipment for cable underfloor heating systems and their installation costs are cheaper than for other heating systems;

-maintenance of cable systems and heating costs are absent