
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
Underfloor heating, popular for its luxurious warmth, is exceptionally efficient when paired with a heat pump, thanks to its low water temperature requirement.
This makes it an ideal choice not only for residential settings but also for various commercial spaces like schools, hospitals, and gyms, offering consistent comfort and energy savings across diverse environments.

BENEFITS OF UNDERFLOOR HEATING
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Long Lasting - 25 year warranty from Roth due to their complete trust in their product.
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Zero Noise - Runs silently, without the noise of fans or radiators expanding and contracting.
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Enhanced Property Value - Adds a desirable feature to homes and commercial properties, potentially increasing resale or rental value.
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Older Buildings / Renovation - High thermal mass floors combined with old stone walls equals the best combination.
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Passive Cooling - Modern south facing houses are tending to overheat with solar gains. We can address this.
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Comfort – The radiant heat from underfloor heating creates a cosy atmosphere, with no cold spots or drafts typically associated with traditional heating systems.
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Energy saving – When paired with a heat pump, underfloor heating operates at lower water temperatures, reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills.
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Invisibility – Place furniture anywhere that suits the room without the worry of affecting the radiator’s efficiency.
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Ease of Maintenance – Underfloor heating requires minimal maintenance, reducing long-term upkeep costs.

DESIGN
In Ireland, standard pipe spacing is typically 200mm (8"), but we narrow it to 150mm (6") in standard rooms and 100mm (4") in high-heat-loss areas like bathrooms and sunrooms. We carefully plan pipe lengths, room zoning, manifold placements, and thermostat locations for precise control. Informing us in advance about floor coverings such as tiles, carpet, or timber is crucial for optimising heat transfer efficiency. The depth of concrete / liquid screed is also taken into consideration for performance and running costs.
INSTALLATION
Installation typically occurs at foundation level, taking a day to complete on domestic sized properties. High-density insulation sheets, upwards of 125mm thick, are laid atop the subfloor (by builders), with Roth X-PERT pipe loops spaced approximately 150mm apart across the entire floor area. All rooms are piped back to the underfloor manifold and undergo an air pressure test up to five times the working pressure, followed by pouring concrete over the pipes and insulation. This serves as the finished floor under your chosen floor covering. The warm water circulating through the pipes heats the concrete slab to approx. 24°C, naturally radiating heat into the room for a temperature of 21°C.
