Underfloor heating blog

Underfloor heating works with all floor coverings

Harder floor coverings such as wood, concrete or tiles are more thermally conductive than carpets, for example, making them better at transferring the heat from the UFH to the room above, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t pair carpets with UFH successfully – you just need to make sure you fit the right UFH system in that area.

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Looking to the future

It’s a turbulent time for the heating industry. The government plans to phase out gas boilers in newbuilds from 2025 and is encouraging homeowners to get heat pumps installed to improve their properties’ energy efficiency.

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Get the design right first time

The key to installing the most efficient UFH system is to get the design right long before you lay the first inch of pipework. Always start by choosing the best system for the desired final floor covering and floor construction, then you’ll need to carefully consider the building’s size, insulation levels and heat losses to make sure you achieve the desired heat outputs.

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Make Continal a part of your team

Work with a supplier who puts the information you need at your fingertips, whenever you need it. At Continal Underfloor Heating, our expert Technical Sales Advisers will be there to answer every question you have, from the initial quote right through to the final commissioning stage.

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Is your heating ready for winter? - 7 checks for customers

October and November are among the busiest months in the calendar for plumbers and heating engineers, often resulting in long hours as you try to get to as many people as possible. While there isn’t much you can do to prevent the late-night call from a customer whose boiler won’t turn on, there are things that homeowners can do to help keep their underfloor heating in tip-top condition.

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