John Guest
Underfloor Home Heating
Underfloor heating provides the most comfortable even warmth of any home heating system. Underfloor heating is economical to run and virtually maintenance free.
The principle of underfloor heating is 2,000 years old but is still the system of choice in many European countries, accounting for 70% of home heating installations.
The John Guest underfloor heating system is based on the principal of hydronic heating. A system of hot water pipes and electronic controls deliver thermostatically controlled hydronic heat to your rooms.
The John Guest underfloor heating system is a hot water hydronic heating system. At the time of construction specialised hot water piping is laid in the concrete floor or under wooden floor joists in areas called zones.
These zones which may be bedrooms, living areas or bathrooms are controlled by the heart of the system, a pumping unit and control centre which is neatly located near to the hot water unit.
The zones or rooms can be individually controlled and simply programmed at the control centre so you do not even have to worry about switching it on or off. Elegant room thermostats provide the ability for individual adjustment for your personal comfort. Bathrooms for instance can be set to maintain a higher temperature than a bedroom, a lounge at a higher temperature to a kitchen.
Floor Finishes and Covering
The John Guest Underfloor Heating System is suitable for most floor finishes, including ceramic tiles, carpets, vinyl and wood laminate. Your installer can advise you on the effect the different types of floor covering will have on the performance of the heating system.
How Underfloor Heating Works
So how does underfloor heating work? What are the advantages of underfloor heating compared to other forms of home heating?
Underfloor heating works mainly by radiation. Radiant heat emitted by the floor provides an even distribution of warmth.
No cold spots, hot ceilings or cold feet.
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