Underfloor heating as main heating or if Additional heating ? This is the first important question you should ask yourself when you've decided to install underfloor heating. We're happy to help you answer this question.
It is not surprising that more and more people are choosing underfloor heating as main heating . It offers multiple Benefits . With underfloor heating, you essentially transform your entire floor into one large radiator. The even heat distribution and larger radiant surface area make underfloor heating feel much more comfortable. An added benefit is that it requires a much lower water temperature than traditional wall-mounted radiators. All of this contributes to a pleasant living environment while saving on your energy costs.
Two ways to apply underfloor heating
There are essentially two ways to use underfloor heating. You can use it as your primary heating system or as a supplementary heating system. We'll discuss the different options below.
Underfloor heating as main heating
If you choose underfloor heating as your main heating system, there are no additional heat sources necessary. The underfloor heating is the only heat source for heating the room. It is important to take this into account during installation. The underfloor heating system must have sufficient capacity to heat the room. distance between the heating pipes amounts to main heating 10 centimeters .
Other well-known benefits of choosing underfloor heating are space saving And, last but not least, aesthetic benefits. You don't have to worry about large wall radiators. This makes a room more organized and easier to furnish.
Underfloor heating as additional heating
If you choose underfloor heating as supplementary heating, you use the underfloor heating in addition to another primary heat source. Consider this: radiators or convector pits . Because the underfloor heating is only used for additional heating, less capacity is required. The mutual distance between the heating pipes is standard in the case of additional heating 15 centimeters . Because of the 15-centimeter spacing, the underfloor heating system doesn't have enough capacity to heat the room independently. The heat output is less even than with underfloor heating as the primary heating system, resulting in a noticeable "wave-like heat output." Therefore, installing underfloor heating as supplementary heating is becoming increasingly less common.
Difference in purchase costs of underfloor heating as main heating or additional heating
There is a difference between installing underfloor heating as primary or supplementary heating. If you choose supplementary heating, you will always have fewer meters of heating pipe necessary. Depending on the floor area, it may also mean that a distributor is fewer groups doesn't need to exist. This automatically makes the distributor cheaper. Keep in mind that, in addition to the underfloor heating, other heat sources will need to be installed as additional heating.
The initial investment in underfloor heating as the main heating system is therefore more expensive than if you opt for additional heating. Underfloor heating is more efficient and more economical than traditional heating. In the long run, your choice of underfloor heating as your main heating system can be more cost-effective because you can save up to 15% can save on your energy costs.
Our advice
It is always wise to check your underfloor heating before installing it. wishes To map out properly. If you choose underfloor heating as your primary heating system, you can always decide to use it as supplementary heating later. The reverse is not possible. If you choose underfloor heating as supplementary heating and later decide to remove the other (primary) heat source, the supplementary heating system will not have sufficient capacity to serve as your primary heating system.
If you are going to install a new underfloor heating system, advise We always choose underfloor heating as our primary heating source, even if there are other (primary) heat sources in the room. You can make underfloor heating the primary source by turning off or only slightly opening the other heat sources.
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