Home Builders Should Consider Underfloor Heating

Homeowners involved in the construction and design of their own house could consider installing underfloor heating as a cost effective alternative to more common heating systems according to Boilerguide, the UK’s leading online resource for homeowners and heating engineers regarding all boiler-related issues.

Underfloor heating is mostly accomplished through the installation of a network of hot water pipes underneath the carpet, tiles or linoleum covering a floor. A great deal of money can be saved through the installation of underfloor heating, as they are equally as efficient as conventional heating methods but operate at lower temperatures.

Houses can achieve optimum economy when pairing the underfloor heating system with condensing boilers, as they operate at high efficiency at lower temperatures. Savings can range from as much as 20% for smaller houses with larger properties saving as up to 40% on heating bills.

David Holmes, Founder of Boilerguide, commented: “Underfloor heating is a really good way of economising a property whilst also adding value to it. The savings that can be made mean that it doesn’t take long for the underfloor heating system to pay for itself, regardless of the size of the house.

“Underfloor heating can provide a comfortable degree of heat in a home at around two degrees Celsius less than a conventional central heating system, and because there is no longer a need for radiators, there is much more space in each room for furnishings and fewer dust traps, meaning that the house will even be easier to clean”.

Boilerguide is a free service that allows homeowners to search for and request quotes from heating engineers within their vicinity, providing the engineers with leads for jobs such as a boiler replacement or a simple services.

Heating engineers can join Boilerguide at no cost, allowing each business to upload profile images and gain access to a lead generation tool which provides an increased number of requests for service. Engineers are charged for every successful lead that is generated, meaning that Boilerguide is a valuable sales resource with a guaranteed return on investment.

For more boiler and central heating information, please visit Boilerguide.co.uk for more information.