Quiet, invisible, reversible ... The advantages of underfloor heating are numerous.
Useful for large spaces, its system focuses on heat distribution and comfort in all rooms.
But is it really a good calculation?
Hydraulic or electric
With underfloor heating, the house is heated by tiling or parquet.
On the other side of the concrete screed, polyethylene pipes run through all the rooms of the house, rolled up in the shape of a snail.
Running on water or electricity, the system then heats up to 40 ° C and allows the screed to store heat to diffuse it by radiation in the ground and in the air at 28 ° C maximum.
Unlike a radiator which heats up around itself, the temperature is distributed evenly.
Result: no temperature difference between the rooms, no cold snap in the hallways or on the stairs and, once winter has passed, cold water circulates under the feet.
The heated floor then becomes an air conditioner and cools the house during the summer heat.
A profitable installation
Of course, the cost of installation remains expensive, especially if the house to be equipped is large.
Count between 70 and 100 euros per m2 for a water circuit and half for the electric version.
But this heating system is eligible for various public aids, and in particular energy premiums (energy saving certificates), which helps to reduce the bill.
Likewise, underfloor heating is profitable in the long term, especially if the hydraulic version is chosen.
It is also compatible with many boilers and can be coupled with a heat pump.
Also note that this type of heating is compatible with many types of floors such as tiles, stone, concrete, parquet, but also laminate, vinyl, cork or carpet.
The temperature on the ground cannot exceed 28 ° C, which avoids the risk of heavy legs and circulatory problems.
More advantages than disadvantages
Recommended for large rooms, underfloor heating is not as efficient for small spaces, such as bathrooms, for example.
Also watch out for accumulations of heat sources, such as the sun on large windows or other appliances, which can create a stifling atmosphere.
The major drawback of this heating method remains its cost for installation, as mentioned above, but above all for maintenance.
If the system were to leak or show signs of fatigue, the heating engineer would have no choice but to break everything to establish his diagnosis.
It is therefore better to call this professional every two years for a complete overhaul and purge necessary for effective cleaning.
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