Radiant heat is a general term used to describe the unique transfer of energy that naturally searches out colder objects to warm using infrared waves. This heat is the heat you feel from the sun or the heat you generate when you rub your hands together.
Radiant heating systems, such as infrared heating panels or patio heaters, transfer heat by heating or cooling people or structural elements, such as walls, concrete slabs or ceilings, rather than directly delivering hot or cold air.
Radiant floor heating or underfloor heating systems heat the surface of objects or people in the room. These surfaces then gently warm the surrounding air creating a natural warmth with minimal temperature variation in different points in the room.
Essentially Yes.
Infrared Heat is simply a form of Radiant Heat.
Infrared Heating are mostly used with heating panels or Patio Heaters. Infrared underfloor heating and ceiling heating can also be supplied.
Radiant or Infrared heat is present everywhere in nature. For example, the Sun heating the surface of the Earth. Early radiant heated floors dating back to the Roman Empire.
Underfloor heating systems utilise radiant heat. This far infrared heating system heats objects in the room. This is opposed to traditional central heating systems, which heat the air. It is very efficient, eco friendly and cost effective.
Yes. One of the many benefits are that dust mites are not being circulated around the space. Nor is dust collecting around or inside radiators. Infrared heat can help prevent and even reduce Mold growth. It does this by drying out surfaces and preventing condensation (Particularly helpful in bathrooms) Infrared heating works by directly warming objects and surfaces, including walls. This helps keep the walls dry and discourages moisture buildup, a key factor in mold growth.
Infrared heating panels and underfloor heating are fast and efficient.
Infrared heating is a direct heating method. This means the heat travels in wave form from the source until it hits a solid object. This can be a wall, person etc. This heat is not affected by draughts or air movement. Although insulating your home and sealing up draughts is always advisable.
The direct heat method means the panels must be pointed toward the area you want to heat without an object impeding them. You would not place a panel behind a sofa for example. Most people have them fitted on the ceiling (ceiling brackets can be purchased) or on a wall. Mirrored panels can be placed in the hallway or bathroom.
If you need help with your design, email us. We can help with this.
Almost! You do not need to wait on the air to heat up as the direct heat immediately transfers directly to the surrounding bodies and objects. Most people say it feels like the sun radiating heat on you. If you are really cold, it might take a bit to warm up. Unlike traditional heating that can sometimes take hours to warm the room and space, infrared heat will begin to heat you and the space immediately.
Electric heating costs are variable depending on your provider, amongst other things. As more and more emphasis is being put on being ecologically and environmentally friendly, costs appear to be reducing. If you pair electric infrared heating with solar panels, there is no cheaper and more efficient way to heat your home or office.
Infrared heating panels do not waste energy attempting to heat the air. Instead, infrared energy is emitted as direct heat, and it directly heats the people and objects in the room.
A 500W infrared heating panel would provide the same comfort level as a 1200W convection heater. Clearly using 700W less.
The 500W infrared panel would typically cost around £0.90p if used for 4 hours a day. The daily cost of running a 1200W convection heater is approximately £7.78
Infrared panels heat immediately. Other heating systems warm the air up slowly. Infrared heating tends to be used for shorter periods of times. The added bonus of a modern thermostat systems which incorporates zoning using smart controls, allows you to heat only the rooms you need, thus saving costs. Simply put we do not think there is a more efficient and cost-effective electric system.
There are a lot of beautiful panels or even hanging heaters. If you want a completely discreet heater you might opt for a ceiling heater. There are also heaters that can be made into works of art for you- or even a lovely family portrait.
If you need a heater for an office or your Patio there are specific heaters that can be used.
It does really depend on your preference and the project.
Call us or email us and we can help you with your specific project.
Infrared heat uses the kind of heat you experience from everyday things like the Sun or any hot body (like a fire or a hot cup of tea) from a distance. Infrared heaters are considered more efficient and, therefore, cheaper to run than more traditional heating systems like gas boilers. They are considerably cheaper than normal electrical heaters.
Infrared heating systems have been very popular in office scenarios or even industrial units. The last 10 or so years have seen a considerably increase in the domestic market as people become more mindful of their environmental effects and how good this system is. Church spaces have seen a large upsurge in infrared use and are using infrared to replace central heating systems more and more.
Absolutely. Infrared heaters can heat a house or even a factory! The heating panels are great for keeping your entire home warm. These modern electric heating solutions offer a deep level of warmth for your living room, bathroom or bedroom. They require no maintenance and are attractive heaters.
You can even heat your garden with Patio heaters.
Zoning with thermostats can ensure you heat the rooms you want to heat before you get home.
By using less energy, infrared heaters contribute to lower carbon emissions, helping to combat climate change. Studies have shown that switching to infrared heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50% compared to traditional methods. This is one of the reasons Churches and more industrial units are incorporating Infrared heating systems.
The lowered carbon emissions are achieved by using less energy to heat spaces and also due to the panels being made from no maintenance, recyclable materials. Furthermore, they can be combined with renewable energy sources such as solar panels to further reduce their environmental impact.
Even heat distribution:
Our underfloor heating distributes heat evenly throughout the room, eliminating cold spots and creating a more comfortable environment. The whole floor becomes a heater and very quickly heats your space.
Radiant warmth:
The radiant heat from the floor provides a more comfortable and consistent warmth compared to traditional radiators.
Reduced dust circulation:
Underfloor heating does not circulate dust. This which can be very helpful for allergy sufferers. Useful in homes and also office situations where clients or customers can also have allergies.
Optimised heat distribution:
The even heat distribution allows for lower operating temperatures, further reducing energy consumption.
We sell the best floors to use with Underfloor heating. There are great manufacturers now. You can get anything from vinyl, engineered wood and even carpet. The manufacturer will specify whether their floor can be used with underfloor heating or not. We are happy to help you with advice and your project. Feel free to take a look at our floors and drop us an email or give us a call for advice.
Our Carbon/Infrared Heating is not suitable for use in bathrooms. But our Ecofoil and Ecoflex are perfect for use in your bathroom.
Absolutely. Any carpet up to 2.5 tog.
Absolutely. Ecoflex would be the better product for use with tiles.
We can also recommend water proof tile effect flooring. Drop us an email or give us a call.
- Studies suggest underfloor heating can be 15-40% more energy efficient than traditional radiators.
- When combined with solar energy, efficiency can be further increased, on occasion making the energy you use free.
- Some estimates suggest that underfloor heating can reduce energy consumption in a typical UK home by up to 40%
A 5m² bathroom might cost approximately £0.15 per day to run.
A 10m² lounge could cost around £27.95 monthly.
Carbon film underfloor heating is generally considered energy-efficient, particularly when combined with insulation and a thermostat.
The carbon film or infrared underfloor heating creates 0 mess. It does not need to be screeded in like other underfloor systems. It is also very easy to install.
The Cable underfloor heating likewise does not need to be screeded in. Although in some instances, such as under very thick stone or concrete tiles, this would be recommended. This flooring is more suitable for use under carpet and tiles.
It does depend on the size of the room and the floor covering. A large concrete floor in a warehouse will take longer than a garden room for example. Correct preparation and insulation are vital.
The eco-friendly floor begins to heat up immediately. It reaches its maximum heat capacity in approx. 15 seconds- making it extremely efficient.
The Eco-friendly Carbon Film has the added advantage of requiring no screed. In traditional underfloor heating systems, a lot of energy and time is used to heat up the screed first. The floor immediately begins to heat with infrared underfloor heating.
As the floor heats evenly rather than with “hot spots” which are typical with traditional heating the room feels warm very quickly.
As a rough guide Timber subfloor take up to 30 mins to fully heat.
Concrete subfloors with insulation as much as 1 hour.
Uninsulated concrete 3-8 hours.
One other benefit is that with modern thermostats heating the floor efficiently and economically is even easier.
Insulation Boards will dramatically cut warm up times, which results in lower heating bills as the benefit of the heating is felt much quicker.
If you cannot build up the floor to accommodate insulation boards, it is not necessary to add them.The heating will still work. It will just take a bit longer to heat the floor.
Ecofilm is so thin- 7mm- and the thinnest underfloor heating film at the moment. It is vital to use insulation with this. As well as making the heating process more efficient, the insulation will also protect the elements from moisture.
If you are putting laminate flooring on top of your underfloor heating the insulation is also vital for soundproofing.
Absolutely! You can place your furniture safely on the floor and switch and move your furniture around.
The underfloor heating system is set so you are able to place furniture over it. This means full consideration of furniture placement is accounted for.
Although we are a supplky company we do emply subcontractors to fit underfloor heating and flooring. Send us an email and we can get you a quote for this.
There is no point. It will waste energy. If you are completely refurbishing an area, we can help you with your plans to install the heating. If you are installing in an already fitted kitchen for example, we would suggest fitting any heating under the cabinets is unnecessary.
Both the underfloor heating and infrared heating panels are helpful when it comes to allergens. Dust tends to collect around traditional radiator and the dust mites can cause havoc with allegens. With traditional heating systems dust mites enjoy moisture and also being distributed around the space (Office or home settings) due to the air being heated and moved around by a traditional system. Infrared panels and underfloor heating do not move the air around. The office or home space is much more comfortable and healthier due to this.
There are no moving parts. Therefore, no maintenance. With traditional systems, such things as renewal of boilers and maintenance are essential. This system is more economical and more environmentally friendly. The system should last for as long as 50 years.
There are no “hot spots”. You do not need to sit by a radiator to get warm. The whole floor becomes a heater with underfloor heating. And with infrared panels the you are heated almost immediately the panel is turned on. It is similar to walking on a sunny day outside. You feel the warmth and benefit of the sun immediately. Likewise with infrared heating panels.
Other benefits include this being the lowest costing electric heating currently available. If topped with solar panels, at certain times throughout the year it is virtually free.
Aesthetically the space is nicer. There are no bulky radiators taking up wall space and the space can be utilized more for its actual use.
It our opinion it is the simplest heating system to install. If you have any concerns, please do contact us and we can help you with your project.
Yes. We have created a blog post to help show you how easy this is. We also deliver installation manuals when you purchase our products. We are a supply company, but we also organise installation. Email us with your plans and we can organize a quote and the work for you.
£36 - £45
No. For both underfloor heating and also infrared heating panels, there are no moving parts. Services are not necessary. They are virtually maintenance free. All that is required with panels is cleaning. With underfloor heating there may be a point in the future that you upgrade your electrical system. This would not affect your underfloor heating.
As there are no moving parts and the system is maintenance free we estimate 50 years. The manufacturers provide a 15 year warranty.
This is one of the benefits on infrared heating film and electric underfloor heating.
Screed systems will need to be redone. But our carbon film and infrared heating film does not need to be replaced.