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Put the hex on ‘striping’ and get better results

Put the hex on ‘striping’ and get better results

Underfloor heating specialist Omnie now incorporates the advanced AL HEX aluminium diffuser technology on all its foiled underfloor heating systems.

Underfloor heating specialist Omnie now incorporates the advanced AL HEX aluminium diffuser technology on all its foiled underfloor heating systems.

Heat pump partner

Heat pump partner

Versatile and flexible, the Enviroair Underfloor Heating system from Firebird is suitable for various types of floors and can be combined with radiator systems for extensions and conservatories, providing energy efficient heating at lower temperatures.

Versatile and flexible, the Enviroair Underfloor Heating system from Firebird is suitable for various types of floors and can be combined with radiator systems for extensions and conservatories, providing energy efficient heating at lower temperatures.

The patented AL HEX foil, with its trademark hexagonal patten, increases the in-channel foiled surface area that is in contact with the warm water pipe. The result is greater heat output, faster heat transfer and a more even heat distribution across a floor area, plus it avoids the risk of damage due to heat ‘striping’.

The patented AL HEX foil, with its trademark hexagonal patten, increases the in-channel foiled surface area that is in contact with the warm water pipe. The result is greater heat output, faster heat transfer and a more even heat distribution across a floor area, plus it avoids the risk of damage due to heat ‘striping’.

Striping is caused when heat in the warm water pipe doesn’t diffuse into

“AL HEX is a real step forward for underfloor heating particularly when the industry is moving away from gas boilers and towards renewable heat sources,” says Brendan Hourican, Omnie’s MD. “Because it is so efficient at transferring heat, AL HEX works very well with lower water temperatures. This means it improves the performance of the underfloor heating, which is a huge benefit when the system is paired with a heat pump.

“AL HEX is a real step forward for underfloor heating particularly when the industry is moving away from gas boilers and towards renewable heat sources,” says Brendan Hourican, Omnie’s MD. “Because it is so efficient at transferring heat, AL HEX works very well with lower water temperatures. This means it improves the performance of the underfloor heating, which is a huge benefit when the system is paired with a heat pump.

As a multilayer railing system, the multilayer pipe includes an oxygen-tight embedded aluminium layer. Despite being highly flexible, this multilayer pipe is characterised by high tenacity and fatigue strength. The fixing of the underfloor heating pipes takes place with the help of the self-adhesive fixing rails. A rail installation has the advantage that the heating circuits can be changed as desired without damaging the underlying insulation. It also provides a good acoustic as the impact noise insulation is not penetrated.

Striping is caused when heat in the warm water pipe doesn’t diffuse into the floor panel effectively and, instead, creates hot spots and hot lines on the floor surface finish. This can damage both the floor finish and the subfloor, particularly if the installer raises the temperature of the water to try and improve the diffusion. the floor panel effectively and, instead, creates hot spots and hot lines on the floor surface finish. This can damage both the floor finish and the subfloor, particularly if the installer raises the temperature of the water to try and improve the diffusion.

“Right now, homeowners want efficient heating. They want to feel the benefit of every kilowatt of energy they are paying for, to lower the cost of their heating and still stay warm in winter. AL HEX diffuser foil fitted to their underfloor heating panels will help them achieve this.”

As a multilayer railing system, the multilayer pipe includes an oxygen-tight embedded aluminium layer. Despite being highly flexible, this multilayer pipe is characterised by high tenacity and fatigue strength.

The fixing of the underfloor heating pipes takes place with the help of the self-adhesive fixing rails. A rail installation has the advantage that the heating circuits can be changed as desired without damaging the underlying insulation. It also provides a good acoustic as the impact noise insulation is not penetrated.

The Enviroair UFH is designed to work in conjunction with the Enviroair air source heat pump, providing a comprehensive heating solution.

The Enviroair UFH is designed to work in conjunction with the Enviroair air source heat pump, providing a comprehensive heating solution. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/623/36

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Hassle-free installs in small spaces

Hassle-free installs in small spaces

Continal Underfloor Heating offers Small Area Solutions, a service providing tailored underfloor heating systems for floor areas up to 30m². Installers can use an online selection tool to customise the system based on their project’s requirements, including floor area, system type, pipe size, controls, and floor finish. The tool generates an instant quote for the best system and offers next-day delivery and expert technical support. Small Area Solutions include packages for solid floor systems, SlimFix, and TileFix systems, with fitting kits and installation instructions provided. This service eliminates the need for pre-selected area packs, reducing material wastage and providing precise calculations for a hassle-free installation.

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Continal Underfloor Heating offers Small Area Solutions, a service providing tailored underfloor heating systems for floor areas up to 30m². Installers can use an online selection tool to customise the system based on their project’s requirements, including floor area, system type, pipe size, controls, and floor finish. The tool generates an instant quote for the best system and offers next-day delivery and expert technical support. Small Area Solutions include packages for solid floor systems, SlimFix, and TileFix systems, with fitting kits and installation instructions provided. This service eliminates the need for pre-selected area packs, reducing material wastage and providing precise calculations for a hassle-free installation.

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Simple stickyback solution for electric

Simple stickyback solution for electric

Schlüter-Systems offers a range of underfloor heating solutions, including electric and water-fed systems. One of the company’s new products is the DITRAHEAT-PS (pictured), which is an electric underfloor heating system with a peel-and-stick membrane that enables easy and quick installation. It is suitable for use with timber and tile backerboard substrates and offers a solution for

Schlüter-Systems offers a range of underfloor heating solutions, including electric and water-fed systems. One of the company’s new products is the DITRAHEAT-PS (pictured), which is an electric underfloor heating system with a peel-and-stick membrane that enables easy and quick installation. It is suitable for use with timber and tile backerboard substrates and offers a solution for tiling on P5 or green chipboard. Meanwhile, the SchlüterBEKOTEC-THERM is a low construction height, water-fed underfloor heating system that provides energy efficient heating. Both of these products will be showcased at the Installer Show 27-29th June, where there will be practical demonstrations, a competition to install heating cable into the DITRA-HEAT membrane, and opportunities to win prizes. The sales and technical teams will be available to address inquiries, and samples will be on display and available to take away.

◼ phamnews.co.uk/623/39 tiling on P5 or green chipboard. Meanwhile, the SchlüterBEKOTEC-THERM is a low construction height, water-fed underfloor heating system that provides energy efficient heating. Both of these products will be showcased at the Installer Show 27-29th June, where there will be practical demonstrations, a competition to install heating cable into the DITRA-HEAT membrane, and opportunities to win prizes. The sales and technical teams will be available to address inquiries, and samples will be on display and available to take away.

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“Right now, homeowners want efficient heating. They want to feel the benefit of every kilowatt of energy they are paying for, to lower the cost of their heating and still stay warm in winter. AL HEX diffuser foil fitted to their underfloor heating panels will help them achieve this.”

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To-the-point videos

To-the-point videos

A new series of short videos about underfloor heating has been produced by Grant UK. Each video is presented by members of the company’s design and specification team who answer key questions about Grant’s Uflex, Uflex MINI and Overlay Board UFH systems. The mini-series comprises seven videos, all available on YouTube.

A new series of short videos about underfloor heating has been produced by Grant UK. Each video is presented by members of the company’s design and specification team who answer key questions about Grant’s Uflex, Uflex MINI and Overlay Board UFH systems. The mini-series comprises seven videos, all available on YouTube.

The videos are presented by Chloe Richards and Nick Cottle, two of Grant UK’s specification technical advisors, who explain the core features of each system, provide insight into how the systems are installed, and explore which systems are best suited to particular installation scenarios.

The videos are presented by Chloe Richards and Nick Cottle, two of Grant UK’s specification technical advisors, who explain the core features of each system, provide insight into how the systems are installed, and explore which systems are best suited to particular installation scenarios.

“We hope that these short Q&A videos help customers learn a bit more about each of the underfloor heating systems that we specify, design and supply here at Grant UK,” says technical design manager Stuart McWhinnie. “We are proud of our extensive UFH range, from traditional screeded solutions, low profile systems and dry installation options as well as a broad range of accessories, manifolds, pipe and controls. We also have a dedicated team who are on hand to assist with all the stages of designing and planning an underfloor heating system, delivering tailored support from start to finish.”

“We hope that these short Q&A videos help customers learn a bit more about each of the underfloor heating systems that we specify, design and supply here at Grant UK,” says technical design manager Stuart McWhinnie. “We are proud of our extensive UFH range, from traditional screeded solutions, low profile systems and dry installation options as well as a broad range of accessories, manifolds, pipe and controls. We also have a dedicated team who are on hand to assist with all the stages of designing and planning an underfloor heating system, delivering tailored support from start to finish.”

To watch the latest videos from Grant UK, use the link below.

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To watch the latest videos from Grant UK, use the link below.

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