Underfloor Heating Installation

 Underfloor heating is the most aesthetic system possible leaving complete freedom for interior design in your home and completely eliminates the need for radiators. As well as these great benefits, under floor heating is cheaper to run as it heats from the floor up rather than from the ceiling down as with a radiator or forced air system. With under floor heating you can achieve a comfort level at a lower temperature than with a radiator system plus there is the obvious saving in running costs.

No matter how large or small the job is or what your installation requirements are we can help. We can design and install systems, locate under floor heating leaks, trace and diagnose hidden pipes and underfloor systems. and carry out all types of repair as well as system cleans and fault finding.

 Radiators can present a number of common issues over time - such as taking time to get hot, getting too hot or even not getting hot at all, then they can be noisy, have leaking valves or providing inconsistent heat around the house.

Blueflame are experienced in resolving issues including installing a replacement radiator or upgrading radiator and related heating pipework . We also typically provide

Heating pipework alterations and efficiency realignment with your central heating system.

System conversions from gravity fed to fully pumped.

Fitting of thermostatic radiator valves making your system more efficient

Q - Will installing UFH raise my floor profile?

A - Yes, UFH will usually raise the profile of the floor. The amount it is raised by will depend on a number of factors such as how much insulation you need to add, pipe size, and whether you need a screed and floor finish. There are however some products that get ‘carved’ into an existing screed, in which case there would be no additional build up other than the final floor finish.

Q - Does UFH work with an air source heat pump?

A - UFH works very well with a heat pump, but it must be designed for the specified water flow temperature. If the pipes are placed too far apart or are too thin then the system could be very inefficient.

Q - Can I combine radiators with UFH?

A - Yes, you can combine a wet UFH system with radiators. If the water flow temperature is the same in the floor and in the radiators then the radiators can potentially run off the same manifold.

If you are using a boiler as the heat source and have a standard radiator system but want to add wet UFH then a blending valve is installed on the manifold to limit the water flow temperature.

Q - Can I put a rug over UFH?

A - You can lay a low tog rug over a wet UFH system, but it will affect the heat output. If you plan to put a rug, or furniture for that matter, in a room then it is best to design the pipes to be a lot closer together, around 100mm, so that there is enough length exposed to a free surface.