FAQs Archive - Page 3 of 5

Q: Are we confined to just underfloor heating?

Not at all. You can incorporate underfloor heating with a radiator system.

Q: What is the water flow temperature?

The ideal temperature setting is 40 degrees and should be set to ensure that the floor surface temperature should never exceed 29ºC. Going above this temperature could cause cracking in the floor.

Q: What is the maximum area that can be covered?

There is no maximum area that can be covered. The possibilities are endless.

Q: I keep hearing about Part L building regulations, what is that?

Part L is one of many Building Regulations that your house will have to meet on completion. Part L relates to heating and hot water. This is a very detailed document that your builder, plumber, heating designer will have to follow to meet the minimum requirements and to make sure your heating system is up to building regulations. The Part L document of current building regulations sets out maximum energy usage and carbon emission levels for the dwellings. It also states that all new buildings must incorporate some form of renewable energy technology to help reduce the use of fossil fuels to heat the dwelling or to reduce the primary electricity usage. The most popular renewable energy sources used are heat pumps for heating and hot water.