What is Water Underfloor Heating?

Is it the right choice for your property?

Want to find out more about water underfloor heating? Fastwarm have all the information you need! 

Water underfloor heating is becoming more and more popular, with property owners valuing the low running costs and comfortable temperature that it provides. So, what can you expect if you choose water UFH for your property?

What is water underfloor heating?

First of all: what is water underfloor heating? Also known as hydronic or wet underfloor heating, this kind of system relies on pipes laid under the floor to carry heated water around a set area. So rather than your heat coming from a radiator, it will come from the floor! This results in the heat evenly reaching each corner of the room, as you will no longer have hot and cold spots within a room. The water in the underfloor pipes can be heated by various energy sources, and many of our customers choose to pair theirs with a renewable option such as an air or ground source heat pump. 

What are the benefits?

Why are so many property owners choosing wet underfloor heating? Well, it is one of the most cost-effective ways to heat your home. Depending on the size of your property, the time of year, and your typical heating usage, replacing your radiator with water underfloor heating could help you to use around 15-40% less energy. This will not only allow you to do your bit for the environment, but it will also see you save on your energy bills too. In this current climate, that’s a big plus for any homeowner! Wet underfloor heating also has the lowest long-term running cost of any UFH heating system, making it a great investment for many years to come. 

Installation

What about installation? Surely that’s a lengthy, complicated process? Not at all! In an average-sized property, wet underfloor heating takes around 1-2 days to install. It’s an easy enough job to do yourself, providing you have a good existing level of DIY knowledge and the time and patience to carry out the work in one go. If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, you’ll find that there are plenty of professionals who specialize in getting wet UFH systems up and running. 

What properties can it be fitted in?

What properties are wet underfloor heating suitable for? The great news is that pretty much any home is suitable for it! If you live in or are planning to buy a new build home, the then insulation levels will meet all the current building regulations, making underfloor heating a perfect addition to the property. If you live in an older home, there’s no reason to rule water UFH out. Reach out to a professional who has a proven track record of installing underfloor heating in period homes, and they will be able to put a plan together for your property – including upgrading things such as insulation and energy sources if needed. 

Find out more today

Here at Fastwarm, we are passionate about bringing underfloor heating to property owners all over the UK. Our range of water underfloor heating products is suitable for a wide variety of homes – and we beat any price too! No wonder we are a firm favorite with so many property owners. If you’re curious about adding water UFH to your home, we would love to hear from you.