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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 home.<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 />
homeowners, including:<br />
Hidden trend:<br />
Underfloor Heating<br />
Underfloor heating continues to rise in<br />
popularity with UK homeowners so<br />
here is some advice on selecting the<br />
perfect system for your home.<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 homes.<br />
Underfloor heating was listed as the<br />
most commonly found high-end feature in<br />
UK homes according to 2013 research by<br />
insurance provider Avivai. More research,<br />
this time a survey by Polypipe Home<br />
Solutions (www.homesolutions.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 />
home 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 home<br />
• Freedom – You can design your home<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 homeowners 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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