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UNDER FLOOR HEATING<br />

Use this handy guide to learn all about the<br />

benefits of underfloor systems and to find<br />

the heating option that’s perfect for you and<br />

your <strong>home</strong>.<br />

Why has underfloor heating become<br />

so popular?<br />

Alongside the luxury feel, there are many<br />

benefits offered by underfloor heating,<br />

which have helped seal its approval from<br />

<strong>home</strong>owners, including:<br />

Hidden trend:<br />

Underfloor Heating<br />

Underfloor heating continues to rise in<br />

popularity with UK <strong>home</strong>owners so<br />

here is some advice on selecting the<br />

perfect system for your <strong>home</strong>.<br />

Although underfloor heating is becoming<br />

more sought-after in UK properties and<br />

increasingly on the radar of house hunters,<br />

it seems many people don’t know a lot<br />

about it, or what it can do for their <strong>home</strong>s.<br />

Underfloor heating was listed as the<br />

most commonly found high-end feature in<br />

UK <strong>home</strong>s according to 2013 research by<br />

insurance provider Avivai. More research,<br />

this time a survey by Polypipe Home<br />

Solutions (www.<strong>home</strong>solutions.polypipe.<br />

com), found that house hunters were<br />

increasingly looking for ‘celebrity’ fixtures<br />

and fittings such as underfloor heating –<br />

and were prepared to pay more for a<br />

<strong>home</strong> which matched these celebrity<br />

inspired features.<br />

• Radiant heat – The warmth from<br />

underfloor heating rises up and fills<br />

the entire room, leaving no cold spots<br />

and keeping a comfortable and even<br />

temperature throughout the <strong>home</strong><br />

• Freedom – You can design your <strong>home</strong><br />

the way you want to, because there is no<br />

need to consider the location of unsightly<br />

or cumbersome radiators<br />

• A family-friendly environment – An<br />

underfloor heating system removes the<br />

need for low-level, hot surfaces and metal<br />

edges which often come with radiators,<br />

eliminating the risk of accidents,<br />

particularly in houses with small children<br />

or pets<br />

• Indulgence – Padding around on a warm<br />

floor, especially on a cold winter morning,<br />

is always a treat<br />

• The ability to connect to renewable heat<br />

sources – This is possible because the<br />

systems operate at low temperatures,<br />

meaning that in the long run, they can<br />

be more economical than a radiator<br />

based system<br />

How do you find a system that’s right<br />

for you?<br />

Many <strong>home</strong>owners think that underfloor<br />

heating is only available for ground floors<br />

and will require extensive renovations and<br />

upheaval to their daily routines. In fact,<br />

there is a system available to suit most floor<br />

types and floor coverings, meaning fitting<br />

them doesn’t have to be a hassle.<br />

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