5 Advantages Of Commercial Underfloor Heating
Many companies are choosing to make the switch to commercial underfloor heating systems rather than radiator-based heating. In fact, at Pipelife we’re proud to have completed the installation of underfloor heating in a range of commercial premises, including 920 square metres of Qual-Pex Plus+ Easy-lay pipe in the Jaguar and Land Rover 14-car showroom in Bishopstown. The building is state-of-the-art and is thoroughly enjoying the benefits that commercial underfloor heating provides. But what are the benefits of underfloor heating? Read on to find out.
Enhanced Comfort For Staff & Customers
Commercial underfloor heating systems are vastly different from radiator systems in several ways, but one of the biggest differences is the way in which they spread heat. While a radiator system will heat a localised area around each radiator (leading to uneven heat distribution), underfloor heating systems work evenly across the entire floor surface. This creates a consistent temperature across the room and improves comfort levels, both for employees in office spaces or the shop floor and for customers browsing a showroom or other public space.
Low Maintenance
A key benefit of installing commercial underfloor heating is how low maintenance this kind of system is. Once installed, your system is designed to require as little maintenance as possible. There are no filters or ducts to worry about, and the need for bleeding the system is greatly reduced. The Qual-Pex Plus+ pipes that we use in our commercial underfloor heating installations are of top quality and we offer a 50-year guarantee as a testament to their quality.
Improved Energy Efficiency
Water-based commercial underfloor heating systems are widely known to be cost and energy-efficient to run. Because they operate at lower temperatures than radiator systems, they consume much less energy to generate the heat that they need to warm a building and consequently greatly reduce business heating costs at the same time.
Environmental Benefits
The efficiency of a commercial underfloor heating system also offers huge environmental benefits. The fact that underfloor heating uses less energy than comparable radiator systems can be hugely significant for companies wanting to improve their corporate social responsibility and reduce their impact on the planet.
Furthermore, underfloor heating systems are perfect for installation alongside a heat pump system. This combination offers further environmental positives as heat pumps work by extracting heat from the air rather than by burning fossil fuels, allowing your business to enjoy all of the benefits of commercial underfloor heating without putting unnecessary strain on natural resources.
Higher Air Quality
One of the less talked about benefits of underfloor heating is the effect that it has on the air quality of a building. Traditional heating systems are predisposed to circulating dust and other pollutants through the air, due to their use of air circulation to spread heat. As underfloor heating systems make use of radiant heat, the amount of air pollutants spread is vastly reduced by comparison. This will be a great benefit to your employees and customers.
If you have any further questions about underfloor heating or wish to explore whether an underfloor heating system might be suitable for your business, the team of experts at Pipelife are always ready to help out. Don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.