Many people fitting an electric underfloor heating (UFH) system attempt to cuts corners and costs by omitting insulation boards.
However, this is never advised, as users will miss out on the multiple benefits that effective insulation can bring, such as the below:
Faster warm up times
When insulation boards are installed, underfloor heating can heat up to the correct temperature twice as quickly as when they are left out.
Without boards fitted below the electric heating cable, heat energy escapes downwards, slowing the process.
Greater energy efficiency
With systems heating up faster and less energy wasted, insulation boards make underfloor heating systems more efficient.
As a result, they are cheaper and greener to run, reducing your home’s carbon footprint and the size of your yearly energy bill.
Increasing comfort levels
By adding insulation boards, you can also help maintain a more consistent and therefore more comfortable floor temperature in your rooms.
Insulation boards can also assist in reducing cold spots, as they facilitate distribution of heat evenly.
Noise reduction
Among the most common channels for noise are uninsulated hard floorings like tile, stone and engineered wood, which are commonly paired with electric UFH.
Including insulation boards in your electric underfloor heating installation can not only dampen the sounds emitting from within your home for greater privacy, but also from adjacent residents, providing a more peaceful environment.
At FastWarm, you can count on us for a full range of underfloor heating equipment from insulation and cabling, to kits that contain both in a pre-wired mat format. Contact us today for guidance.
