Underfloor Heating: Comfort and Efficiency

This lecture explores the benefits of underfloor heating, highlighting its large surface area and low operating temperature for optimal comfort. It discusses the efficient heat distribution through radiation and conduction, emphasizing the minimal convection. The lecture also delves into the economic advantages of pairing underfloor heating with different heating systems, such as high-temperature generators and heat pumps. It compares hydraulic and electric underfloor heating systems, detailing their installation processes and energy consumption. The importance of proper insulation, tube layout, and pressure testing during installation is emphasized. The lecture concludes by underlining the unparalleled comfort and performance of underfloor heating, albeit at a higher cost, making it a premium but compelling solution.