Underfloor Heating
Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 Do I still need my radiators? go to answer
Q.2 Will it cost more to run than a conventional central heating system? go to answer
Q.3 Can I have it in just one room? go to answer
Q.4 Why do I need underlay? go to answer
Q.5 Does it come on and off on its’ own? go to answer
Q.6 What floor finishes can you have?go to answer
Q.7 Can you put rugs down?go to answer
Q.8 How long will the installation take? go to answer
Q.9 How long is the guarantee? go to answer
Q.10 Is it suitable for bathrooms? go to answer

Q.1 Do I still need my radiators?
A.1 No, the underfloor heating will give off sufficient heat without the use of radiators, giving back your wall space.
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Q.2 Will it cost more to run than a conventional central heating system?
A.2 It actually works out cheaper to run the Speedheat system and can reduce your heating bills by up to 20%.
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Q.3 Can I have it in just one room?
A.3 Yes, you do not need to have your whole house under floor heated and can have a room at a time.
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Q.4 Does it come on and off on its’ own?
A.4 Yes, the system is thermostatically controlled and you are able to programme in the times you would like it be on and to what temperature you would like.
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Q.5 Does it cover the whole floor or can a section be left out?
A.5 The system needs only to be put where there will be a benefit to heating the room eg. under a bed would remain without the heating.
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Q.6 What floor finishes can you have?
A.6 You can have carpet, engineered wood, ceramics and hard floors such as Amtico, Karndean or vinyl. The hardfloors need to be thermostatically controlled to not go above 27°c.
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Q.7 Can you put rugs down?
A.7 Woven backed rugs are fine to go on the heating but not vinyl or plastic backed as the heat cannot pass through
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Q.8 How long will the installation take?
A.8 We normally allow a days fitting for an average size room and once the flooring is fitted we will wire the system in.
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Q.9 How long is the guarantee?
A.9 10 years for hard floors and 5 years for carpets.
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Q.10 Is it suitable for bathrooms?
A.10 Yes, it is a completely water tight system and therefore can be used throughout the house.
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