UFH - Wundatherm

Credit-Crunched

Good afternoon all,

I am in the process of planning a complete refurb of my new property.

I will be going back to brick, with structural changes.

I have spoken to lots of friends who swear by underfloor heating. I really like the idea, and this is the opportune time to do it.

Two questions really:

Is it really that much of a difference to rads and a standard set up (will need new rads and a new boiler anyhow as a tank in there at the minute)

And two, has any one heard of or used wundatherm. These in effect sit on your existing concrete floor in isolated boards without the need for a screed. It is still a water system, not electric.

My concerns are will it be as efficient as a screed system, or would it be better to go for the classic setup.

My concern is that it is about 80m2 to take out to lay the flooring.

Any idea how much that would cost to do?

Thanks all

Broburus

Hi Credit-Crunch, I work for Wunda the manufacturer and supplier of Wundatherm. As you mentioned, Wundatherm floor panels and pipe sit just beneath the final floor covering rather than the traditional method of burying the pipe in screed which makes it ideal for renovation projects where sub-floors are not being altered.
Wundatherm floor panels have an Aluminium outer layer which heats up and spreads heat fast and even, much quicker than a traditional screed system (we're talking minutes not hours) and the pipe comes with a lifetime guarantee.
If you know your room dimensions you can get a free estimate.
I don't want to break Forum guidelines by posting web addresses or email addresses so if you search for Wundatherm you will find the appropriate contact details. Or feel free to ask a question here and I will help,
Kind Regards
Simon

edgex

You need to insulate under UFH, & also make sure everything else is insulated as well as possible, draughts etc dealt with.