How does Underfloor Heating work?

Does Underfloor Heating take long to heat up?

What about leaks?

What floor finishes can you have?

Will the system airlock?

How will you work with my builder?

How is the heat controlled?

What can I use to heat the system?

What about lime in our water supply?

Is it more cost efficient that conventional heating method?

Can Underfloor heating only be installed on the ground floor?

Why would I choose Geothermal-Solar?

Depending on the temperature setting of the thermostat, the requisite amount of heat is delivered to each room, by passing low temperature water, typically 35° to 40° Centigrade, through the pipe work embedded in the concrete flooring.

The flooring acts as a massive “storage heater,” allowing the stored energy contained within it, to dissipate radiant heat, creating the perfect living environment.

The first time the system is turned on after the summer it requires 1 hour per inch of concrete to reach full heat. That would be 3 hours in most normal floor build-ups.

Warm up time in normal running situation is between 20-30 minutes. Because of the full thermostatic control this is usually invisible to the user. Heat will of course be felt in the room before full warm-up is achieved.

The pipe we use is tested extensively during and after production & laid joint-free under your floors. Although the pipe is of extremely high standard and very robust it is prone to damage by un-thinking tradesmen. Electric drills, Kango hammers, nail guns can and have punched holes through pipe work.

The leaking loop of pipe is shut off at the manifold. The concrete is removed to expose the damaged pipe, which is then joined using high quality brass joiners. We never leave a customer in trouble.

Radiant floor heating systems can function effectively with any floor covering. Because the heat is radiated upward from the floor, flooring materials can affect the system's heating performance. Thick floor coverings, such as carpets, have more insulating properties than other floors, such as tile or wood. Radiant floor heating systems work effectively with almost any floor covering. It's important to let your contractor know what type of floor covering you plan on installing so that you can get the maximum benefit from your radiant system.

No the system cannot airlock as the pipe loops are all situated lower than the manifold from which any drainage water is bled.

We will consult your builder once you give us the go-ahead so that he knows the required floor build -up & at what point in the schedule he needs to bring us in.

Builders need to be sure that Underfloor Heating will not obstruct or hinder their work. Our operators are highly professional & vastly experienced.

Pipe is laid only when the builder is ready to pour the finished floor and then pressure tested.

With our system you have full thermostatic control of the entire premises. Each separate room (except bathroom/ensuite) is individually piped & has its own thermostat. This is the ultimate in zone control.

Underfloor heating allows you to use all conventional boilers & all the leading manufacturers are glad to endorse our system.

Because of its low operating temperatures Under floor Heating allows you to use new green technologies such as Heat Pumps.

Since the temperatures used in Underfloor Heating are low (typically between 35°c & 40°c) lime is not precipitated out of even the hardest water. The water supply in your under floor pipes remains relatively unchanged, with little or no "new" water entering your system. Lime is not a problem!

Yes, because of the very low flow temperature flowing through the underfloor heating pipes, there is less demand on your boiler, which means lower running costs.

As there are savings in running costs and low maintenance costs, there is a rapid payback on the extra investment.

Yes. Underfloor heating can be installed on every floor of any building, there are several methods of installing underfloor heating on upper floors, depending on the type of floor.

Geothermal-Solar have been installing Underfloor Heating solutions for over 7 years and are one of the few companies who provide an entire package of design, supply and installation. If you want an Underfloor Heating System installed in your property with low running costs, without compromising quality, choose Geothermal-Solar.