In order to deliver such ambitious targets radical change in how we heat and cool our buildings is needed. Underfloor heating and heat recovery systems can contribute to this goal.

With any heating system the larger the area of the emitter the cooler the surface temperature needs to be to achieve the same heating effect. This is why underfloor heating runs at a much lower water temperature compared to radiator systems. The use of lower water temperatures better utilises the condensing mode in boilers and allows heat pumps to have a greater CoP. Studies have demonstrated that using underfloor heating rather than radiators with a ground source heat pump can make the heating system up to 30% more efficient.

SAP, used to determine the energy rating for Building Regulations, recognises that underfloor heating is energy efficient. Using underfloor heating with a heat pump improves the SAP rating when compared to using a heat pump with radiators. If underfloor heating is installed within a timber “dry” floor the rating is improved even further as it has a faster warm-up time than an in-screed underfloor heating system.

At Timóleon we can draw on years of experience to deliver systems for the most challenging of installations. We know that the design and implementation of the underfloor heating is key to an efficient, energy saving and reliable system. We design all of our systems to deliver the best possible performance no matter what type of construction or building.

Our products are independently tested at BSRIA for heat output. This enables us to accurately compare the output of the underfloor heating system with the heat losses of the building to ensure that the system will work as specified. We always strive to meet individual customer’s needs which is why when standard products don’t dovetail with customer’s requirements we're able to provide bespoke solutions.

We can design and manufacture products to suit the building construction, taking into consideration any acoustic details, loading requirements, services and floor fixtures.

It is important that any heating system should be designed with future technology in mind. Designing and installing any heating system which depends on high water temperatures makes it very impractical to change in the future to a heat source such as a heat pump or solar cylinder which is only more energy efficient when providing water at low temperatures.

Any heating system should be now designed to enable the homeowner to retrofit renewable technologies in the future. This means designing the system for the lowest possible water temperature.