there will be ltd space thinking of uderfloor is it efficient
2006-10-09 21:30:35 · 10 answers · asked by richard w 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Underfloor is a good idea, couple that to a geothermal heat pump if you have the space for the pipes outside, works like a reverse fridge and cost very little to run.
2006-10-09 21:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by strawman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't build a one bedroom bungalow, you will regret it.
My mother-in-law had a one bedroom bungalow, and when she was sick, there was nowhere for my wife to sleep when she was looking after her..
In answer to your question, underfloor heating is fine for tiled floors, not so good for carpeted floors.
There is another problem, and that is there is a time lag between the time that it is put on , and the time it actually heats the room.
Our weather is unpredictable, sometimes cold, and then a hot spell.
If it was me I would have the doors opening outwards into the passageway/alleyway creating more space, and have the radiators just inside the doors NOT under windows,
In the kitchen I would have a "Kick-space" blower connected to the central heating, NO WALLS UPSET.
2006-10-10 04:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As this is a one bed, I imagine space will be at a premium. Underfloor heating will mean no radiators, freeing up wall space. If you're building from scratch, this will not be significantly more than central heating. In addition, this will add value on resale.
downside is that if any of the pipes spring a leak, can be v disruptive and expensive to dig up the concrete covering.
2006-10-10 04:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by ExV 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? -- You're building a bungalow but you're only now asking HERE for advice about c/h?
Sorry - you should have had all this part of it done and dusted during the planning stage, and you CERTAINLY wouldn't have come on here expecting any sensible information from the yep nope and wiki brigades!
Even more sorry - I've just looked at your profile and realised that you've only just joined. In this case, I apologise if you think I've been rude to you, but - and even more sorry (!!!) you really WON'T get any REAL legit replies here. Let's face it, advice like you're asking for is a chargeable commodity in the building trades (architects/designers etc) so you mustn't expect to get it for free here.
2006-10-10 05:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Underfloor heating is mega expensive. You can buy really slim rads these days for small areas, so suggest you go with the traditional central heating and check them out.
2006-10-10 04:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by Annie M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, Don't buy a Bosch Worcester Combi Boiler.
Riddled with Faults.
Any Radiators will do though to suit your taste.
2006-10-10 04:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by Deanlad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might cost more initially, but the way the price of fuel is going, you'd be further ahead to go with solar panels.
2006-10-10 04:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would install a gas "combi" boiler with compact rads.
2006-10-13 14:58:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of ( i). Solar heating.
(ii). Thrombe wall heating.
2006-10-10 04:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by thegentle Indian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out diydata. lots of advice from trades men/women.
2006-10-10 04:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by jean t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋