How It Works

Underfloor heating – how it works

All the information you need about underfloor heating and how it works. Encompas is able to offer a full range of underfloor heating information.

Encompas underfloor heating systems operate at low temperature, typically between 30c – 55c, controlled by mixing valves.

Warm water from the heat source is circulated by pumps through continuous lengths of pipe within the floor structure.

Each room is a zone and is connected to a distribution manifold. Room temperature is controlled using a thermostat, which is connected to an activator which operates the flow of water from the manifolds.

What’s more, underfloor heating systems provide heat where required, compared to radiators which blast warm air to the ceiling (Fig 1). Underfloor heating provides a near-ideal heating profile (Fig 2).

This is why research has proved that underfloor heating is cleaner, healthier and more energy efficient that traditional heating methods, providing energy savings of up to 40%.

AutoCAD and Design

Encompas provide customers with detailed information including auto-CAD drawings, to assist in the installation. To view a sample AutoCAD click here.

Underfloor heating – components

The pipes and manifolds, the wiring centres and actuators are key underfloor heating components which are incredibly important and must be of the highest quality and long lasting.

Encompas offer the highest quality components sourced directly by our European manufacturers with exceptional credentials e.g. Pettinaroli?

Please click on the component images for further detailed information:

Underfloor Heating Manifolds	Underfloor Heating Pipes	Underfloor Heating Insulation	Underfloor Heating Screed