Underfloor heating is becoming increasingly popular. In contemporary homes, traditional heating with radiators is used less and less. Today we often choose a cast floor in combination with underfloor heating. This is a good choice, because this way the heat in the house is used optimally. The combination of cast floor & underfloor heating offers not only a sustainable alternative, but also a lot of comfort and extra space. After all, you no longer need radiators and can therefore furnish your home with more space and style.
A cast floor is energy efficient and comfortable
If you opt for a cast floor with underfloor heating, for example in new construction or the renovation of your old floor, you are making an energy-efficient and smart choice. This is because the combination of a cast floor with underfloor heating creates a double effect: with underfloor heating you create heat from below, while the cast floor retains the heat and distributes it evenly. Even when the underfloor heating is off, the cast floor does a useful and sustainable job by absorbing the ambient heat. You can probably imagine that this makes for a very environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way of heating!
In addition to being economical and durable, a cast floor with underfloor heating also offers great living comfort. This is because a cast floor is applied in layers, distributing heat evenly over the surface. This means that in winter you keep nice warm feet because of the effective cast floor underfloor heating. At the same time, the floor provides a cooling effect in summer. It can’t get any nicer, right?
Fresh, healthy and long-term effective
A cast floor with underfloor heating is durable, comfortable, as well as fresh and healthy. This is because a cast floor improves air circulation in your home. In addition, this type of flooring creates a pleasant living environment in your living room, bedroom or any room. No less attractive is the property of cast floors, despite the heat, not to warp. Therefore, cast floors with underfloor heating will last for decades and are truly value for money!
Heating up and cooling down protocol for underfloor heating
Following the heating up and cooling down protocol is very important. For this we would like to refer to the heating up and cooling down protocol of the Industrial Board for the Construction Industry.
In screeds incorporating underfloor heating, cracking can occur due to thermal length changes. To minimize that risk, it is necessary to bring the underfloor heating to temperature slowly and regularly, the so-called heating-up protocol.