What type of underfloor heating to choose for a private house?

Subject: Repair  |   Date: 26.09.2022

The underfloor heating system is one of the most popular (and most importantly effective) ways to heat residential premises. This is especially true for houses located far from urban communications, where heating is carried out exclusively by electricity. To summarize, warm floor can be of two types: water and electric. We will consider only electrical varieties, as they are considered safer and easier to install. Electric underfloor heating can be used both as an addition and as the main heating system. This is a great alternative to traditional batteries and radiators, which often spoil the look of the interior. We have prepared a couple of tips on which type of underfloor heating is better to choose for a private house. We really hope that this information will help you at least a little to orient yourself.

From the layout of the room

We mean the arrangement of furniture, communications, and so on. Wardrobes, beds, cabinets, sofas and other bulky items should not be placed on heated floor areas. This can lead to overheating of the system and deformation of the flooring. Yes, and then the efficiency will be reduced to zero, because the floor will heat the furniture. There are several types of electric underfloor heating:

• Cable electric floors. Basically, they are used in large rooms, because the installation of such a system is quite laborious. A warm floor based on a heating cable or sections involves the laying of special cables placed in a snake. Installation takes place on a layer of heat-insulating material, under which good waterproofing must be laid. A cement screed is made on top, and then the flooring is already laid. Ideal for bathrooms and other wet areas.
• Heating mats. These are ready-made mesh sections in which the wires are already laid and attached to the base. For laying without screed, infrared mats are ideal because they are compatible with any type of floor covering (laminate, linoleum, etc.).

If you want to buy a high-quality underfloor heating system, we recommend that you look at the RD-market online store. The catalog contains original Nexans products at the manufacturer's price, without overpayments. This is the best option in terms of price / quality ratio for a heating system for a private house.