Retrofit Low Energy Floor Heating

Until now the benefits of an in-floor central heating system, especially when paired with heat pump technology, have only been available in new home builds. Warm & Cool is excited to announce that in-floor heating can now be retrofitted into existing homes - both old and new.

The retrofitting system offered by Warm & Cool is well proven, being used extensively throughout Europe and has many advantages over hot air heating systems:

• Consumes up to 30% less energy than hot air heating systems in a house with a 2.4m stud height (even more in the case of larger stud heights)

• In-floor systems heat primarily the objects in the home like a light shining on them (floor, walls, furniture and you) not the air around objects

• The heat from a centrally heated floor is typically a more comfortable heat than that achieved by hot air systems due to a better maintenance of natural humidity levels.

• Advantage of heated floor better ventilation with less net energy loss.

• Low water running temperatures (approx 38°C) combined with the extraordinary efficiency of air to water heat pumps (in the order of 400%) results in much lower energy usage and cost. So $1 buys around $4 heat, plus 30% less energy is needed to keep a given 2.4m stud space warm 24/7.

The Retrofitting Process

1. The existing floor covering is first removed

2. Next a closed cell foam layer (approx 38mm thick) is applied to the existing slab

3. Metal trays are then placed on top of the foam and heating pipes are laid within furrows in the trays

4. Finally, cement board (for carpeting or tiling) is placed on top of the metal trays

Case Study

For more information about retrofitting in-floor heating into your new or existing home please contact us today.