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For modern properties, underfloor heating represents the optimum heating option in terms of cost, efficiency and aesthetic appeal. With traditional radiator systems heat rises vertically from the radiators such that the temperature profile is at the maximum at ceiling level. Thus in many instances the room is at optimum temperature at head height long before the lower parts of the room have heated. With underfloor heating the temperature profile is at a maximum at floor level. This creates a much more comfortable environment and allows the heating system to be run at a much lower temperature than traditional radiator systems. Thus saving money whilst providing near-ideal living conditions.
The sub base is laid first usually by the main contractor, a damp proof membrane is then installed if not fitted below the sub base, Good quality insulation is then installed throughout the whole floor area, a 500g polythene slip membrane is installed on top of the insulation along with a perimeter strip, this is all taped together to prevent the screed leaking through
If underfloor heating is being installed it is done at this stage, all pipework is laid and clipped down to the insulation through the slip membrane, this is by far the best method of installing the pipework as it is directly on the insulation, requiring only 30mm of screed above pipe level resulting in a total screed thickness of just 50mm, also the pipework is completely encased in the screed resulting in greater thermal conductivity. 
All pipe work is led back to a manifold used to distribute the hot water and controll individual temperatures and zones.
The free flowing screed arrives ready mixed and tested and is unloaded into our pump specially designed for flowing screed.
One of the many advantages of flowing screed is that it can be pumped 150 meters horizontally and 60 meters vertically, making light work of places with difficult access eg, decorative driveways, basements, uneven ground such as building sites, raised levels etc, as it comes ready mixed there is no mixing no barrowing and no mess.
Tripods are set using a laser leveler and are used as a guide for filling the area with screed prior to the final stage.
Once the area is filled the whole floor is dappled to ensure the screed is settled and produce the required finish to the screed.
As you can see the whole floor is laid in one go resulting in a perfectly flat level floor.
It is easily possible for one team to lay 1000 square meters within the day depending on the complexity of the layout.
Underfloor heating is commonly run from your standard household boiler which can supply a complete system of underfloor heating, or you can have a mixed system using conventional radiators and underfloor heating, this is commonly done where extensions or renovations have been carried out to existing properties.
Another advantage of underfloor heating due to operating at lower temperatures is, The ability to run the system at a lower temperature means that the heat energy can be derived from ground source heat pump systems or air pump heat source systems, thus providing even greater cost benefits and reduced carbon emissions. For further details on ground source or any form of renewable energy source please call us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements. 
