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Are All Underfloor Heating Systems the Same?   OMNIE demonstrates that choosing the right underfloor heating system can save up to 30% on running costs.  Underfloor heating can be successfully installed into many different floor constructions from concrete screed to acoustic timber battens. But is it reasonable to presume that all these different constructions perform in the same way? The performance of an underfloor heating system depends on two factors- the physical construction or dimensioning of the system and the temperature difference between the water used and the room.  Temperature The rate of heat transfer is dependent on the temperature gradient between the underfloor heating system and the room. The bigger the difference the bigger the transfer of energy. When the water temperature and the air temperature are the same, there will be no heat transfer. As the floor begins to warm up, heat begins to move between the underfloor heating pipe and the roo...

Differentiation is key for homebuilding success in 2018  Surveys carried out suggest that underfloor heating ranks in the top five wish lists of prospective buyers. Equating to £140 million of the UK heating Market, underfloor heating represents one of the fastest growing areas in the domestic sector. With this in mind, it begs the question why are radiators still the primary heating source used in new homes? It’s no secret that radiators are cheaper to purchase in bulk and faster to install, which is most likely the primary reason national house builders opt for them. As a SME developer, this presents a golden opportunity - proven demand by clients and something that large competitors aren’t utilising.  As reported by PHPD “ Our research shows that you are twice as likely to be ‘very satisfied’ with the quality of your new home if it was built by an SME house builder as opposed to one of the large Top 20 firms. This research draws a clea...