New underfloor heating system for upper floors

Same cost as conventional radiators?

Warmdec claims to be “a revolutionary” new underfloor heating system for upper floors developed and patented by Alvesta Ltd. It overcomes the current barriers of cost and safety when it comes to installing an upper floor system.

The main break through, it is claimed, is that the Warmdec costs the same to install as a conventional radiator system. It has no joints apart from at the control manifold and can be installed by semi-skilled staff at first fix without the need for safety bagging or boarding.

Under floor heating can show a 25% energy saving over conventional radiator systems as it requires water heated to only 50-60oC instead of the 70-80oC that radiators require.

Warmfloor also has a partnership agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Europe to distribute their latest reversible air source heat pumps which can be installed in most loft or garage spaces and, being reversible, they not only help to heat the property but also cool it in the warmer months.

Alvesta chief executive, Adrian Ladds, says: “These pumps take energy efficiency to a new level and when combined with our Warmdec under floor heating and solar collectors we can get very close to a zero carbon footprint.

“Energy efficiency is becoming very important in the building of new housing and, provided that the householder uses a “green” electricity tariff, Alvesta is probably unique in being able to offer an ongoing effectively zero carbon footprint option at such a reasonable cost.”

More information: www.warmfloor.co.uk