Underflooor heatingsystems
Underfloor heating is a system of electric or water-filled pipes beneath a floor which provides heat to a room. However, with space between the pipes and floor, heat distribution and efficiency can be compromised, wasting energy and reducing the system’s effectiveness. This is why it is important to use floor screed as part of an underfloor heating system. It Increases energy efficiency and heat distribution by enveloping pipes without leaving voids or honeycombs. When screeding is used as part of an underfloor heating system, there is no need for a traditional radiator in that room, creating a more aesthetic finish.
Underfloor heating System
Step 1
Insulation
The purpose of this layer is to reflect the heat up in to the room instead of heating below
Different thicknesses can be used e.g. 25mm, 50mm ,75mm or 100mm
This layer reflects the heat up in to the room instead of heating below
Underfloor heating system
Step 2
Plastic membrane
This stage involves the Fast Flow team laying a plastic membrane which keeps the screed in the correct area during pumping
The membrane also allows the liquid screed to dry correctly and more efficiently
This helps ensure our consistently high standards when screeding underfloor heating systems
Underfloor heating System
Step 3
Pipework
Laying the pipework is the final step before the screed is applied
The pipework needs to cover the floor evenly and have the correct amount for the room size
Once finished, the pipework is connected to the central heating system and tested
Heating control
Step 4
multi-zone system
If the underfloor heating system covers a large area you may wish to have different heating zones, to better control the temperature across your house
Allows you to control the temperature in different rooms, much like the traditional radiator
It's possible to have as many heating zones as you like.
Heating can come on and off at different times, in different zones.
Underfloor heating system
Step 5
screeding applied
Liquid screed is a self-levelling product that permanently encases all the pipework
Efficient application and service, laying 100m2 in under 45 minutes
The floor is now ready for the customer final covering - tiles, wood, carpet or vinyl