Which Retrofit Underfloor Heating Option is Best For Your Home?

There are 3 main types of retrofit underfloor heating that we offer, each comes with its own benefits and considerations depending on the finished floor height, floor covering etc.

Profix Retrofit Low Profile Screeded Underfloor Heating

Using Profix panels in your retrofit means that you will have the smallest possible build up height, and the smallest possible increase to your overall floor height. The heating system uses 12mm pipe and only adds 15mm build up in total to your original floor height which is great for properties with lower ceilings that cannot afford to lose much headroom. Once the profix system is installed and the screed has dried it can be tiled over and is ready for use. Another major benefit to using a low profile profix system is that the heat from the pipes is transferred efficiently across the floor and the finished system has a very high heat output.

Not sure where to start?

The best way to ensure that you get things exactly right is to measure your room and get a quote. This way you will have a definite price in mind to budget to, as well as knowing that your underfloor heating system will be designed specifically to fit your home and contain everything you need to work with your type of flooring. Our kits are built to order, everything is guaranteed and we also price match any like for like system. You can get a free, same-day quote here.

Benefits of a Low Profile Profix Underfloor Heating System:

• Minimal 15mm build up
• Ready to tile over
• High Heat Output

Screed Replacement Hi-Deck Retro Fit Underfloor Heating System

Hi-deck underfloor heating systems incorporate grooved, screed-replacement boards that are fixed directly to your existing floor and then the underfloor heating pipes are fed through. These grooved boards are made from a cement-based compound which provides an excellent spread of heat throughout the floor. The overall floor build up height for this method is 18mm using 12mm underfloor heating pipes.

Profoil Insulated Underfloor Heating Systems

The profoil system is an excellent underfloor heating option for many people as it is the quickest and ‘cleanest’ method of installing underfloor heating on an existing floor. The system involves fitting foil backed insulation boards to your existing floor which both insulate your floor and reflect all the heat up into the room. Another benefit to installing a profoil heating system is that it is a completely dry process which means no screed to cure and dry out, and no mess! It is also very quick to install and the new floor can be added as soon as the system is in place.

This method is the most energy efficient but it involves a larger floor build up of 25mm (using 16mm pipe) which may not be possible in some buildings depending on ceiling height.

Benefits of Using a Profoil Underfloor Heating System

• Dry Fit, no mess.
• No drying time
• The floor can be boarded over and used straight away

Here is UK Underfloor Heating we pride ourselves on designing the perfect solution for each individual project. We can design a fantastic system to heat your home effectively and because our systems are designed to fit your bespoke sizes, you don’t have to worry about ordering too much pipe or not ordering the right parts. We do all the hard work for you. Feel free to get in touch with any questions, queries or general underfloor heating advice you require using our Contact Us form, or by giving us a call on 0800 232 1501. Get a quick underfloor heating quote.

If you would like a quote we will always offer you the best price possible, backed by our underfloor heating Price Match Promise.

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