Energy Efficient and Sustainable Heating Solution
Hydronic underfloor heating is an energy efficient and sustainable heating solution and provides your home with comfortable warmth through the winter months.
This system is an attractive and often requested upgrade for a wide range of applications, especially when paired with a efficient condensing natural gas boiler. It works well under several floor surfaces including marble, stone, slate, carpet, timber and a varieties of tiles.
What is Hydronic Underfloor Heating?
Most effecient hydronic underfloor heating systems consist of sophisticated designs where warm water is used to circulates through an intricate network of piping under the floor surface. The piping and water become the source of heat that warms the floor surface.
This ensures a gentle, warm heat that is evenly distributed throughout the entire living area.
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Features & Benefits
1. Ideal for large open areas
Hydronic floor heating is a great option for large, open entertaining areas. It work well under cold floor coverings such as marble, stone, slate, polished concrete and all varieties of tiles.
2. Best in class warranty
Hydronic underfloor heating systems require a certain level of maintenance over the years. For example boilers require regular servicing and may need to be replaced after 10 years of use. However, our piping systems have a best-in-class warranty of 25 years!
3. Installation
Installation of a water-based system can be complex due to the intricate design and workings of the system. It is important to seek out a licensed professional to do the job. Call or email us for a recommended installer near you!
4. No dust!
Floor heating provides a comfortable level of heating from the floor up and considerably reduces the amount of traveling dust particles that are usually stirred by air duct heating systems. This is a great relief to allergy and asthma sufferers.
5. Cost
Although hydronic floor heating can be very economical to run, the upfront costs tend to be higher than electric systems. This is due to the intricacy of the design, as well as the skilled labour required for a proper installation.
Installation for your Floor Covering
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Hydronic Under Floor Heating Applications
Hydronic underfloor heating is ideal for areas with surfaces over 60m2. Lounges and open plan concepts are perfect for hydronic underfloor heating. This type of underfloor heating works well under floor coverings such as marble, stone, slates and a variety of tiles. It may also be used under carpet and timber floors, although we recommend inquiring with the carpet and timber manufacturers before the installation.
Whether you are contemplating a renovation or including hydronic underfloor heating for your new home, below is a guide that will help to determine your ideal installation for your floor covering type.
| Building Type | Floor Construction | Floor Covering | Underfloor Heating Type | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Heating Cables) | Hydronic (heating pipes) | |||||||
| In-Slab | In-Screed | Under-Tile | In-Slab | In-Screed | Quick Heat | |||
| New Floor Construction | Slab | Tiles | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ |
| Carpet | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Floating Timber | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Battened Timber | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Lightweight Suspended | Tiles | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | |
| Carpet | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Floating Timber | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Battened Timber | ✗ | ✔* | ✗ | ✗ | ✔* | ✔ | ||
| Existing Floor Structure | Slab | Tiles | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ |
| Carpet | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ||
| Floating Timber | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Battened Timber | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Lightweight Suspended | Tiles | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | |
| Carpet | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ||
| Floating Timber | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Battened Timber | ✗ | ✔* | ✗ | ✗ | ✔* | ✔ | ||
× = not appropriate
√ = appropriate
* The space in between the battens needs to be filled with screed
We will help you choose the perfect installation for your project
Hydronic Underfloor Heating offers a gentle heat throughout the winter months with an attractive operating cost. We have completed over 60,000 installation across Sydney alone and can help you find the best solution for your budget.
