Under-Tile Heating
DM20 Under-Tile
On demand heating where you most need it.
Under-Tile heating is a floor heating system designed primarily for existing homes with either concrete or timber floors where the heating is provided by in-screed cables. This type of heating is often known as 'direct acting' due to its ability to heat up quickly.
Under tile heating may also be called 'in-screed heating' because the cables are not installed within a full concrete slab, but rather covered with a cement-based screed.
Installation
Under-Tile heating is installed once the concrete slab has been poured and set. The heating element is installed no more than 40mm below the surface of the finished floor.
Cables can be installed by either taping or wire mesh. Taping involves the cable being taped to the floor at recommended spacing, then covered with a screed. Using wire mesh involves the pre-laying of wire netting to which the cable is attached with small cable ties. This method is generally used where the floor is uneven and requires a sand and concrete screed. In both cases the system will be tested and commissioned by a qualified electrician before turning on.
Under-Tile Floor Heating
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Quick warm up
Under-Tile heating systems heat up quickly, providing immediate warmth to the tiled area. This is especially beneficial in bathrooms and wet areas controlled by a timed thermostat.
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Energy Efficiency
Zoned areas throughout the house allow us to control when and where the floor heating will warm up. Zoning helps optimize energy use by only heating the areas that are in use. You can reduce energy consumption and heating costs by not overheating unoccupied spaces. This is especially beneficial in larger homes or buildings with multiple rooms or zones.
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Design Flexibility
Under-tile heating doesn't require the installation of radiators or vents, allowing for more flexibility in room layout and design. You can use various tile materials and patterns without interference.
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Healthy Environment
Floor heating creates an environment which helps to eliminate or minimize the ‘trigger factors’ that can cause allergic reactions. With electric floor heating no material from combustion is generated or circulated, nor are dust particles or other airborne allergy ‘triggers’ distributed. Minimizing allergic reactions also involves maintaining a uniform temperature whilst minimizing the build-up or disturbance of dust.