Do I need to dig my floor up?
Is floor heating easy to control?
Can floor heating be used as well as my normal heating source?
Is floor heating expensive to install?
Is floor heating expensive to run?
Can I use floor heating in just one room?
Will the system need maintenance?
Are Polypipe systems better than electric systems?
Can floor heating only be used with tiled or solid floors?
Will floor heating delay my building or retro-fit project?
Will floor heating make my feet ache?
Do I need to dig my floor up?
No,
with our patented Overlay system you simply lay the panels over
existing solid or timber floors. It provides you with all the benefits
of warm water underfloor heating, but without the inconvenience of
installing traditional underfloor central heating.
Is floor heating easy to control?
Yes,
and the Polypipe range incorporates a wide variety of control products:
including single zone control, allowing upstairs and downstairs to be
controlled separately; and individual room control, allowing you
complete freedom over the temperature in each room.
Can floor heating be used as well as my normal heating source?
Yes,
underfloor heating can be used as either the main or secondary source of a
home heating. This will primarily depend on whether it is a new build
property or a renovation project requiring underfloor heating; or a
single room retro-fit or extension using the Overlay system. They are
all compatible with standard central heating boilers, and are
especially suited to condensing boilers. All Polypipe underfloor heating
solutions can also be used as stand-alone systems, and work in
conjunction with heated towel rails.
Is floor heating expensive to install?
No,
generally Polypipe underfloor heating solutions are quicker and cheaper to
install than most other systems. As the installation of our underfloor
heating is completed in one stage, it can reduce the cost, as well as
the length of time the installers are on site for.
Is floor heating expensive to run?
No,
and in the long run it can be more economical to run than a radiator
based system, as the water is kept at a lower temperature to produce
the equivalent heat output. As floor heating demands a low temperature
rise output from the boiler, this form of heating is ideally suited to
achieving maximum economy from a condensing boiler or heat pump.
Can I use floor heating in just one room?
Yes,
our unique Overlay system is laid over existing solid or timber floors
and is ideal for single room retro-fit projects or extensions. The
unique and innovative products within the Polypipe range also allow our
underfloor heating to be installed in room extensions or refurbishment
projects with minimal disruption to existing heating and electrical
supplies.
Will the system need maintenance?
No,
all Polypipe underfloor heating systems are virtually maintenance free. All
our underfloor heating products are covered by the Polypipe 50 year
guarantee.
Are Polyplumb systems better than electric systems?
Yes.
All Polypipe underfloor heating systems use warm water and emit heat across
the entire floor surface, providing an even and comfortable heat
throughout the room. As they are connected to your existing heating,
they can be more economical to run than electric systems.
Can floor heating only be used with tiled or solid floors?
No.
Polypipe underfloor heating systems will function efficiently under any
type of flooring – carpet, timber, laminate, tiles or vinyl, as long as
it is well insulated underneath to prevent excessive heat loss. For
further information on different floor coverings see page 13.
Will floor heating delay my building or retro-fit project?
No.
If your project is planned correctly there is absolutely no reason why
installing underfloor heating should delay the progress. Polypipe underfloor
heating systems can be quicker to install than many other underfloor
systems, and the unique Overlay system can be installed easily in most
existing homes.
Will underfloor heating make my feet ache?
No.
This was a genuine problem with older floor heating systems, where
electric elements were embedded in a concrete slab with no insulation.
As the majority of the heat was escaping, the systems had to work
harder and at higher temperatures to keep the room at a comfortable
level which led to people suffering from achy feet. The
Polypipe systems are water based, meaning the temperature can be
controlled much more easily, and houses are fully insulated underneath,
meaning that there is no excessive heat loss.
