When opting to add underfloor heating to a whole building or just one of its rooms, it’s important to select a suitable system, wet or electric. In this blog, we’ll examine the type of projects that an electric underfloor heating (UFH) solution is a match for.
Common uses of electric UFH
Typically, electric UFH is employed in renovations or in rooms with smaller floor areas. The reasons behind such choices are because systems make a minimal impact on the height of the floor and offer faster installation times than wet systems, although this depends on room size.
It is worth noting that electric systems are now becoming increasingly popular with property developers, who formerly chose wet UFH. This is because electric UFH can now deliver 100 per cent efficiency. Additionally, compared to using a system running on a gas boiler, electric heating can help reduce carbon emissions from home heating.
Heat outputs of electric UFH
On average, electric UFH takes between 20 minutes to half an hour to heat a room to the optimum temperature desired. However, this is providing that the UFH system has been correctly installed and has insulation boards fitted. Electric UFH systems can be purchased with a variety of different heating outputs to suit specific projects. The higher the wattage of a UFH system, the quicker the heat up time will be.
Whether you require a 150Wm2 or a 200W/m2 UFH system, we can help. Reach out to FastWarm today for advice on the best option for your project and high-quality equipment.
