Underfloor Heating

[rockyracoon]

The Mr wants it, I'm not sure. Can anyone recommend it?

Ta

[ladybirder]

Yes it's great. I too was a bit worried when I bought this flat with gas UFCH but it is efficient and cheap to run. Everyone in the building loves it and no radiators taking up room either. So yes rr, I can recommend it:-)

[The Builder]

In principle, yes, Rocky. Installation can be the problem. It will depend on ...

Boiler or electric?
Ground floor or upstairs?
Solid floor or suspended timber?

Age (approx) of house?

[rockyracoon]

Many thanks to you both for asking.

Builder, it'll be boiler, solid ground floor, house is 80 years old but the heating will be going in the (not yet built) new extention bit 6m x 8m.

[rockyracoon]

Doh, thanks for answering, not asking :)

[sunny-dave]

You will find that all dogs, cats, teenagers suddenly become very fond of lazing on the floor in the new extension :)

[rockyracoon]

The dog will be distraught, he lays on the cold tiles in the bathroom.

[eanceoil]

I can't speak for animals or children on the floor, I have gas underground central heating and it's just a luxury, I have laminate flooring and it's just great walking around barefoot, the house is so warm. I do have rads though, I love my comforts

[rockyracoon]

We're not going to have a lot of wall space so if I opt for underfloor heating, there's no turning back and no rads to rely on.

[ladybirder]

Do it rocky, you won't regret it;-)

[rockyracoon]

Haha Ladybirder, you sound like my husband, he's completely sold.

[RATTER15]

Our hounds always stay away from any sources of heat.

[rockyracoon]

So does mine mostly, that's why he decamps to the bathroom. My mums dog does the same thing, she's always sleeps in the shower.

[diddlydo]

I had it in a flat once and absolutely hated it - the place never felt warm and there were no radiators to dry the washing in winter!

[Boto]

Just thinking about the future - how warm does the room get - is it warm enough to sit without any other form of heating?

[ummmm]

I've got it in the kitchen. It's electric. The cats love it :-)

[naomi24]

I'd love to get rid of radiators so I'm thinking of having electric under floor heating installed in the house I'm moving to shortly (200 years old). Someone told me it comes in a form of matting which is laid under the floorboards, and in the case of kitchens and bathrooms under tiles. In rooms where carpets are laid, would it be effective?

[ummmm]

That's what I have, Naomi. The wires are laid on the floor and a heating mat is put on top then you tile on top.

We have slate tiles which are fairly thick and it's still effective. You really feel it when you step on part of the floor that isn't heated.

OH said it's a really easy job that can be done yourself.

[naomi24]

I know it works under tiles, but I'm wondering if it works well under carpet, ummmm.

[RATTER15]

I worked in a large care home with under floor heating, that was fully carpeted, no problems at all, the place stayed as warm as toast all through the winter.

[naomi24]

Was that electric heating, Ratter?