Foil systems are a variety of electric underfloor heating solutions.
There are multiple types of electric underfloor heating equipment, and each is suitable for certain applications. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at foil underfloor heating systems, and the types of flooring they work best with.
Foil electric underfloor heating overview
Foil systems provide excellent thermal conductivity and quick warm up times. This is because systems involve heating cable sandwiched between two foil layers, and foil is an optimum thermal conductor.
Various foil systems are available, but while they appear comparable, subtle differences can make them more efficient, practical or easier to install. Features can involve exposed heating cable loops that speed up deployment or products that arrive fully earthed.
Foil systems and flooring
Foil electric underfloor heating equipment is designed for use with floating flooring options like vinyl, carpet, and wood.
Foil systems have a specific heat output and are designed specifically, so that such soft floor finishes never overheat. Heat fluctuations can cause wood and vinyl to warp and lead to irreparable damage, but a foil system ensures this never occurs.
Foil systems are also engineered so that they can be fitted without ever needing to use an adhesive product.
It’s understood that with a wide selection of underfloor heating products currently available on the market, it can be difficult to work out which one is best for your project. At FastWarm, we offer specialist advice from our team of industry experts and high-quality underfloor heating equipment. Call now for more information.
