With a water based system, a series of pipes connected to your boiler circulate warm water throughout the floor to heat the space. Alternatively, you can connect the pipes to a solar water heating system.
Pros
- Lower energy consumption
- Provides you with warm and comfortable tiled and stone floors
- Provides extra space and a clean decorative finish compared to radiators
- No unsightly pipes or cleaning behind radiators
- Adaptable solutions for a diverse range of floor coverings
- Able to be installed in a new property or retrospectively
- Heats a large surface area at lower temperatures providing a more consistent temperature
- It is possible to use it with different heat sources but is most effective with a renewable heating system
- Increases the value of your property
Cons
- An area can take longer to heat up than with other forms of heating such as radiators
- It can be more expensive to purchase and install
An integral part of the heating system is an integrated, wireless control system that provides the highest comfort level whilst controlling individual room temperatures, providing you with control over your energy consumption. The gentle radiant heats acts directly on the body without the need for the room to first be heated before you feel any benefit.
Since all radiant heating solutions run on a low supply temperature, energy consumption is lower than with other forms of heating.