Underfloor heating as main or auxiliary heating

Underfloor heating as a main heating system means that underfloor heating is the heater in your home instead of radiators or other heat sources. More and more people are choosing this because it is an energy-efficient way of heating and a good alternative to unsightly radiators. Besides not being in sight, it is comfortable heat. A sustainable solution which is also suitable for the heat pump.

When you use radiators or other heat sources, you can also use underfloor heating as auxiliary heating. You then use the underfloor heating in addition to existing radiators, for example.

R Floorzz has systems where you can use underfloor heating as a main or auxiliary heating. For this we have different dry floor boards for both fixed and floating screed floors. We have an underfloor heating system for every solution.

We're happy to tell you about the difference between main and auxiliary heating and how our systems from R Floorzz fit in with them.

You choose underfloor heating as your main heating system if you want to make your home more sustainable. It is important that you always ensure good insulation when you have underfloor heating installed. When you have a well-insulated house, you can get the maximum capacity from the underfloor heating with low temperature heating. With this you install a sustainable comfortable solution.

Do you have radiators hanging and want to bring your home up to temperature quickly? Then use the underfloor heating as additional heating. This will achieve a comfortable temperature in your home.

The disadvantages of underfloor heating as a main heating system are:

• Installation costs

• Installation time

• Floor height (build-up height)

The cost of underfloor heating as a main heating system depends greatly on your living situation. It depends on which system you want to use, the material and the subfloor. When laying, you need to consider different costs. So here we have listed the costs for insulation and how you can lay underfloor heating yourself.

At R Floorzz, the price of underfloor heating as main heating is possible from € 124, - per m² including VAT. The underfloor heating plates of R Floorzz are provided with sound reducing insulation. If your home is not yet properly insulated, you still need to install separate insulation. Simply start a cost calculation, so you do not have to calculate!

Laying an underfloor heating system as a main heating system is a big investment. But it's a smart investment, because you're preserving your home which means you'll end up saving significantly on your energy costs. As a result, you can start to recoup your investment over time.

The cost of laying underfloor heating as a supplementary heating system is the same as for a main heating system. You pay at R Floorzz € 124, - per m² including VAT. The difference is that you probably have less m² to lay underfloor heating, so you have less costs for materials.

The other side is that with an underfloor heating as a supplementary heating system, you are not going to immediately save as much on your energy costs, as you do with a main heating system. This is because you are also working with other heat sources that consume a lot of energy.

Before having an underfloor heating system installed or laying it yourself, it is important to read up on it so that you make the right choice for your living situation.

Need help with your choice? Request a quote, and together we'll see what's best for you.

Yes, you can in some cases use the underfloor heating that is now the auxiliary heating as the main heating. For this, it is important to investigate whether what the pipe diameter is, what distance they have between them (center-to-center distance) and how it is connected. For this, ask the expert about the possibilities.

Your house is suitable to use underfloor heating when the house is well insulated, the most important thing being the subfloor in the first place. In addition, it must be possible to mount the surface height of the underfloor heating.

Yes, you can adjust the underfloor heating yourself after following the heating up protocol. It is also possible to install a readjustment, where you can adjust the underfloor heating per room or space. This allows you to get the most out of your underfloor heating.

Center distance in underfloor heating refers to the distance between the tubes or heating pipes installed in the floor and serves to distribute heat evenly over the surface. The recommended center distance in underfloor heating is 120 mm (more or less where necessary).

Electric underfloor heating or gas underfloor heating as main heating? Electric floor heating can be done as a main heating system, if you are willing to pay a higher energy bill, a heat pump or gas is not available.
Still, water-based is by far the favorite as a main heating system because it allows you to install a more energy efficient and comfortable system. This is by far a more sustainable solution that you will enjoy more in the long run.

Yes, the R Floorzz floor heating system is ideally suited as a main heating system. Would you also like to enjoy wonderfully warm feet?