As a result, finding ways to increase the comfort and cosiness factor is always of value, and underfloor heating is an ideal solution.
While more closely associated with kitchens and bathrooms, underfloor heating has many advantages when fitted below lounges and living rooms.
Electric and water-based underfloor heating are both suited to living rooms. Wet systems are typically installed in new build homes, while easy to deploy electric systems are favoured by renovators.
On top of ramping up the cosy factor of living rooms, underfloor heating has a wide range of advantages that make it ideal for spaces where you socialise.
Underfloor heating is extremely versatile when it comes to the coverings it works with. As a result, you can have a wood, stone or vinyl flooring or maximise comfort levels with carpet.
For open plan living spaces where you dine and relax, you can even use multiple floor finishes over underfloor heating.
Unlike standard central heating that features unsightly, space hogging radiators, underfloor heating equipment requires no room on walls, save for a small thermostat. As a result, homeowners can access more available space in their living areas and create an uncluttered visual appeal.
This lack of on-show equipment also means less places for dust to collect. Emitting radiant heat rather than convection heat, underfloor heating disturbs less dust too, enhancing air quality. This means that radiant heat is felt directly whether residents are sitting on the sofa or watching TV from the floor, maximising comfort, and that the living rooms are also easier to clean, which can improve overall household health.
Placing furniture on top of your underfloor heating is an option, but you should avoid blocking heat flow. The best practice is to keep a minimum air gap of about 30 millimetres between your floor and the sofa to ensure heat is released effectively.
Areas of the home we spend more time in naturally require heating more often.
Fortunately, underfloor heating offers significant savings to users, so they can enjoy a warm and cosy living room.
While costs will always vary depending on usage and room size, underfloor heating uses less energy to run than traditional central heating, reducing annual utilities.
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