The warm floor is an innovative device that allows you to maintain optimal temperature and humidity in the house even in severe frosts and makes the flooring warm. There are several types of heating systems on the market.
It:
- Electric;
- Water;
- Infrared
Each of the systems has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, before installing a warm floor, it is important to study the characteristics of the premises, the climate in a particular region, take into account the material of the walls and floors of the house, the number of storeys and other important points. Before installing any underfloor heating system, it is necessary to draw up a clear plan, entrusting the design of which is recommended to a competent designer.
Electric floor heating: its features and advantages
The floor heating system, powered by an electric network, has a lot of advantages. Compared to other devices, it has higher efficiency and productivity, is able to evenly heat even large areas of the premises.
An important advantage of an electric heated floor is that it can be connected even in a house without a central heating system. Therefore, this option will be preferable for residents of country houses, cottages and owners of cottages.
The effectiveness of the electric underfloor heating allows you to evenly and quickly distribute heat around the entire perimeter of the floor surface and keep it for a long time even when the system is turned off. Thanks to this, you can save the budget and turn on the heating only if necessary.
Installation of electric underfloor heating
At the initial stage, prepare the floor surface. It should be perfectly even and smooth, which will make heating even and not damage the elements of the system. The base of the floor must be insulated. For this, foamed polyethylene with a foil coating can be used. Such a substrate will allow heat to be reflected and returned to the top.
It is recommended to place a strong reinforced mesh on top of the insulation. You can not use this element, but it will significantly increase the reliability of the design.
The temperature controller sensor must be installed in an easily accessible place, which will allow it to be replaced without dismantling the floor covering. A floor screed should be formed on top of the installed system and the floor covering should be laid on it.
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