"Trade don't care about quality anymore, price is everything." That was the startling statement made by a competitor’s CEO to our founder and CEO, Chris Ingram, at a recent industry exhibition. For those of you that know Chris, you can imagine that the discussion got quite heated (excuse the pun).
Harder floor coverings such as wood, concrete or tiles are more thermally conductive than carpets, for example, making them better at transferring the heat from the UFH to the room above, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t pair carpets with UFH successfully – you just need to make sure you fit the right UFH system in that area.
It’s a turbulent time for the heating industry. The government plans to phase out gas boilers in newbuilds from 2025 and is encouraging homeowners to get heat pumps installed to improve their properties’ energy efficiency.
The key to installing the most efficient UFH system is to get the design right long before you lay the first inch of pipework. Always start by choosing the best system for the desired final floor covering and floor construction, then you’ll need to carefully consider the building’s size, insulation levels and heat losses to make sure you achieve the desired heat outputs.
Work with a supplier who puts the information you need at your fingertips, whenever you need it. At Continal Underfloor Heating, our expert Technical Sales Advisers will be there to answer every question you have, from the initial quote right through to the final commissioning stage.