Application
Thermal insulating materials with high density (30-40 kg / m3) (such as Çetin special foil covered modulation panel) are placed on the concrete floor to provide heat and sound insulation between floors. This is particularly important for individual heating with a combi-boiler. Oxygen barriered underfloor heating pipes, whose lengths and shapes are determined in the project with heat calculations, will be installed on the modulation panel. After pressure and leakage tests are conducted on the installed pipes, alum concrete will be laid. Once the concrete dries, the floor will be coated with ceramic, parquet, carpet, marble, etc.
Historically
The first implementation of underfloor heating dates back to 1200 B.C. However, underfloor heating implementations were suspended for a period because long-lasting materials for underfloor systems using water couldn't be found in the 1900s. Underfloor heating systems with copper wire were first seen at the Ankara Kocatepe Mosque in the 1970s. It wasn't until the production of heat-resistant, long-lasting PE-RT pipes using plastic technology that underfloor heating installation spread again. This is because the lives of the plastic pipes are longer than the lifespan of the building's floor covering.
Economically
The cost of underfloor heating system has same price with the radiator and other heating systems. Since the insulating material used in underfloor heating system (foil covered modulation panel) is insulating material not heating, underfloor heating installation costs in more economical conditions when we add insulating material cost in other systems.
Clean and Healthy
The underfloor heating system does not create burnt dust, so it does not leave soot on tulle curtains and walls, and does not cause dirt build-up. It rapidly dries the floor after surface cleaning (e.g., doormat, etc.), preventing the floor from staying damp. This helps to prevent the production of bacteria caused by damp environments. Underfloor heating is the most convenient heating system for human comfort.
Architecture Advantages
Underfloor heating systems can save up to 5% on energy costs and offer the opportunity for more comfortable interior decoration since there are no heaters (radiators, appliances, etc.) in front of windows and other interior spaces. This system allows for the installation of screens, wall partitions, and separate sections (such as secretarial offices, inspection rooms, bureaus, offices, etc.) in large areas.
Fuel Savings
The underfloor heating system prevents heat condensation on the room ceiling, which can occur with other heating systems. Additionally, operating at a low temperature (maximum 55°C) can result in fuel savings of up to 35% when using natural gas fuel condensation devices.