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(tim-oh-leon) Timóleon is the name of a Greek statesman and general who secured the island of Sicily from the Carthaginians in 340BC. Sicily is dominated by Mt Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, and archaeological evidence indicates that, when Timóleon began the process of reconstruction, the Greeks realised that, if they erected buildings on ground below which there were magma flows of energy from Mt Etna, these buildings would always be warm and dry. Timóleon and his team understood the principles of underfloor heating 300 years before the Romans introduced the hypocaust. Greeks awarded heroes and winners crowns made from laurel leaves and the laurel leaf has been chosen as the company’s logo.
Polypipe's Indoor Climate Partner Polypipe formed a partnership with Timóleon to combine the strengths of both companies in the rapidly growing UK surface heating and cooling market. Timóleon designs and supplies complete systems for all types of new-build, refurbishment, residential and commercial project. These systems can include radiant cooling and/or mechanical ventilation and heat recovery. Timóleon has its own range of floor/ceiling emitters and controls which complement Polypipe’s products and can integrate whichever are appropriate. Timóleon has the ability to manufacture project-specific sizes of its own products wherever these simplify or speed installation.
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Timóleon. The choice of building professionals. Heating, Ventilation & Controls................................................................ 5 Total Indoor Environment......................................................................... 6 Timber Underfloor Heating for upper floors.......................................... 10 The perfect partner for heat pumps....................................................... 12 Our complete Underfloor Heating range............................................... 20-51 Unique state-of-the-art controls............................................................. 52 Whole house ventilation and heat recovery........................................... 60 Surface cooling - The low energy alternative to air-conditioning....... 66 Here to help - Timóleon’s services and technical support.................. 70-83
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Introduction
We are Tim贸leon. Design, manufacture, supply & support for underfloor heating, state-of-the-art controls and ventilation systems. Easy integration into all UK constructions. The comprehensive range of patented products available from Timoleon enables underfloor heating and whole house ventilation systems to be installed in any project - new build or refurbishment. We are specialists in products for suspended, batten and floating timber floors.
Reduce your home energy use. Using Timoleon underfloor heating products with heat pumps will reduce the energy consumption and running costs by up to 30% compared to a radiator system. Equally our ventilation and heat recovery system can re-use up to 92% of the energy that would otherwise be lost through the mechanical ventilation system.
Design & create your perfect indoor environment. Underfloor heating has a reputation for being the most comfortable form of heating. Add to this good indoor air quality from a whole house ventilation system and you create the optimum comfort conditions. Our own unique control system, Aura, integrates both systems to create the best possible living and working environment. Our technical team is on hand to provide advice and support as you need it. A Project Manager will be assigned to your project handling all your queries from specification to installation.
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Introduction
Total Indoor Environment. Our tried, tested and trusted products are designed to help you create your perfect indoor environment.
Ventilation Whole house ventilation systems provide fresh air and maintain humidity levels evenly throughout the home. The system will continuously bring in fresh air from outside whilst extracting the stale humid air from bathrooms and kitchens. A heat recovery unit is added to the system to extract the heat in the outgoing air and pre-warm the cold incoming air.
Controls Effective controls are essential to ensure the system works at the right time and in the right way. If the controls are difficult to use or don’t accurately control the system as they should then rooms will feel uncomfortable and the system will use more energy.
Heating Underfloor heating has long been considered the most comfortable form of heating. This is because underfloor heating uses radiant energy to warm a room rather than convection. This natural method of energy transfer reduces draughts and feels generally more comfortable. It's how the sun warms us.
Creating the perfect living and working environment at the lowest environmental cost is an important feature of all Timóleon systems. Excellent comfort conditions can be obtained with low energy consumption and running costs by bringing together good underfloor heating system together with whole house ventilation and heat recovery.
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Hot Water
Ventilation
Heating
The time settings for the hot water system can be set from the ControlPad removing the need for a separate timer.
The whole house ventilation system uses the boost function to quickly bring in fresh air and remove any odours. The ventilation system also has a summer bypass facility that brings in cool fresh air during the summer.
Whether using room thermostats or sensors the ControlPad gives the user a simple way to control all of the heating zones together. One-touch functions are displayed on the ControlPad that make controlling the whole heating system straightforward and intuitive.
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Introducing Aura. The innovative, stylish and holistic control system from Tim贸leon. Effective controls are essential in creating a comfortable living and working environment with low energy use and cost. This not only means controlling the temperature in a room but making sure the system runs only when it is needed. To do this the controls not only have to be accurate but easy to use.
The Aura system uses either thermostats or sensors to control individual rooms. The Aura thermostat is attractive, stylish and fully programmable. The Aura sensor, for those who do not want thermostats in every room, can be located discretely on a wall with the ControlPad providing the interface to set temperatures and programs. Available early 2012.
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Aura - State-Of-The-Art Controls
The Aura system is flexible, holistic and intuitive. It can accurately control the room temperature, program the hot water system and change the ventilation demand through one central touchscreen interface, the ControlPad.
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At Tim贸leon, we make sure our systems work well in every construction, including timber floors.
Our unique systems work well even at low water temperatures. Making them ideal for renewable technologies, especially heat pumps. We draw on years of experience to develop and manufacture systems that are easily installed into screed floors as well as timber constructions such as suspended or acoustic floors.
Underfloor Heating
However getting underfloor heating to work effectively in timber floors is not straightforward. Timber is not naturally a good conductor of heat. This means, for certain types of underfloor heating, using high temperature water is the only way the system will be able to heat the room effectively and as a result the efficiency of the heat pump or boiler will be reduced. We are specialists in manufacturing UFH products for timber floors and have developed a range that works well at low water temperatures. Our systems are also designed to avoid squeaks and ticking and to maintain or improve the strength and acoustic qualities of the floor.
FOILBOARD ECO FOR SUSPENDED FLOORS. Manufactured from FSC approved wood fibre insulation, the FoilBoard ECO panels have good thermal, acoustic and fire retardant properties. For more information on FoilBoard ECO see page 28.
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The UK is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 2050 to 20% of the 1990 level. At Timóleon, we are equipped to face this challenge.
Our systems are designed to work with the latest renewable energy technologies.
In order to deliver such ambitious targets radical change in how we heat and cool our buildings is needed. Underfloor heating and heat recovery systems can contribute to this goal.
BSRIA tests verify you can reduce your energy use with our underfloor heating.
At Timóleon we can draw on years of experience to deliver systems for the most challenging of installations. We know that the design and implementation of the underfloor heating is key to an efficient, energy saving and reliable system. We design all of our systems to deliver the best possible performance no matter what type of construction or building. Our products are independently tested at BSRIA for heat output. This enables us to accurately compare the output of the underfloor heating system with the heat losses of the building to ensure that the system will work as specified. We always strive to meet individual customer’s needs which is why when standard products don’t dovetail with customer’s requirements we're able to provide bespoke solutions. We can design and manufacture products to suit the building construction, taking into consideration any acoustic details, loading requirements, services and floor fixtures.
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Designed to be future proof.
Get the best SAP result with timber underfloor heating.
It is important that any heating system should be designed with future technology in mind. Designing and installing any heating system which depends on high water temperatures makes it very impractical to change in the future to a heat source such as a heat pump or solar cylinder which is only more energy efficient when providing water at low temperatures.
SAP, used to determine the energy rating for Building Regulations, recognises that underfloor heating is energy efficient. Using underfloor heating with a heat pump improves the SAP rating when compared to using a heat pump with radiators. If underfloor heating is installed within a timber “dry” floor the rating is improved even further as it has a faster warm-up time than an in-screed underfloor heating system.
Any heating system should be now designed to enable the homeowner to retrofit renewable technologies in the future. This means designing the system for the lowest possible water temperature.
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Underfloor Heating
With any heating system the larger the area of the emitter the cooler the surface temperature needs to be to achieve the same heating effect. This is why underfloor heating runs at a much lower water temperature compared to radiator systems. The use of lower water temperatures better utilises the condensing mode in boilers and allows heat pumps to have a greater CoP. Studies have demonstrated that using underfloor heating rather than radiators with a ground source heat pump can make the heating system up to 30% more efficient.
This system uses heated air to transfer energy from the pipe into the floor deck.
Our Toron system transfers energy directly from the pipe into the floor deck.
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22mm TORON WITH 6mm PLY
WOODEN BATTEN
CONCRETE SUBFLOOR
AIR GAP
INSULATION
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Air Gap UFH (shown above)
Timóleon Toron Flooring System (shown above)
This is the required water temperature.
This is the required water temperature.
55˚C This is annual energy consumption.
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41˚C This is annual energy consumption.
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Oversized Radiators (not shown)
Timóleon Foilboard (not shown)
This is the required water temperature.
This is the required water temperature.
55˚C 4733
This is annual energy consumption.
This is annual energy consumption.
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Rigid Aluminium heat diffusers (not shown) This is the required water temperature.
49˚C 4115
This is annual energy consumption.
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The water temperature stated is that needed to provide the same heat output from each system. Consumption based on a new build 4 bedroom 200m2 property using a ground source heat pump and heating systems as shown.
The Toron system is more efficient. It can run at water temperatures lower than an "air" system, oversized radiators or rigid aluminium heat diffusers, this significantly reduces energy consumption especially when using a heat pump.
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At Tim贸leon, our products are perfectly suited to renewable energy sources & are independently tested at BSRIA.
Are all underfloor heating systems the same? Our products are perfectly suited to using heat pumps and other renewable energy sources. To be able to work with these technologies a heating system must be able to run at low water temperatures yet still provide sufficient heating to warm the building. This is important because a heat pump producing lower temperature water will reduce running costs and carbon emissions.
Underfloor Heating
Tim贸leon underfloor heating systems are designed to provide good heat output at low water temperatures especially in timber floors where, conventionally, higher water temperatures are needed to overcome the thermal resistance of the timber floor. To ensure good performance at low water temperatures it is crucial that there is a conductive pathway that transfers heat quickly from the pipe to the floor surface. If there is a break in the conductive pathway i.e. an air gap, then the efficiency of this energy transfer is greatly reduced. To overcome this inefficiency the water used in the heating system needs to be much hotter to produce an effective heat output. In independent tests at BSRIA, systems that have an air gap between the pipe and floor deck are up to 60% less efficient at transferring energy than Tim贸leon systems. This means they have to use water significantly warmer to produce the same heat output.
TORON FOR SUSPENDED FLOORS. The Toron Flooring system is a structural floor panel and underfloor heating system in one. Made from chipboard or plywood, the Toron Flooring system is designed to work very effectively with heat pumps. For more information on Toron see page 27.
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Our ventilation & heat recovery technologies are designed to work seamlessly with our underfloor heating systems. So you can create the perfect indoor environment.
Minimise heat loss, reduce energy consumption and improve the building’s air quality. A Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR) system extracts the stale humid air from bathrooms and kitchens in the same way as conventional mechanical ventilation but instead of dumping the warm air outside the air is moved through internal ducting to a central Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) located in the loft or cupboard. The HRU passes the outgoing air through the heat exchanger whilst simultaneously drawing fresh air from outside in the opposite direction. This process recovers up to 92% of the heat that would otherwise be lost whilst supplying fresh air in a controlled way throughout the building. By extracting the damp air from bathrooms and kitchens condensation problems are reduced as well as mould growth and the build-up of pollutants. In addition the living environment is improved as windows do not need to be left open reducing noise, pollution and security issues.
Ventilation
Our ventilation systems use the latest semi-rigid duct technology removing the need for many of the fittings required in a rigid duct system. As this is smaller and more flexible it is an easier and faster installation that suits both new-build and refurbishment. By having less fittings and easy push fit joints air leakage is reduced and the single duct run to each room results in significantly less cross talk noise. Installation is up to 50% faster than conventional rigid duct systems especially in suspended floors.
HR01 MHVR UNIT The HR01 unit is SAP appendix Q approved and has a heat recovery efficiency of up to 92%. For more information on HR01 see page 62.
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OUR COMPLETE UNDERFLOOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING HEATING RANGE PRODUCTS & CONSTRUCTIONS Pages 24-51
AURA - UNIQUE CONTROL PRODUCTS STATE OF THE ART CONTROLS Pages 52-59
WHOLE HEAT RECOVERY HOUSE VENTILATION & VENTILATION & HEAT RECOVERY PRODUCTS Pages 60-65
SURFACE COOLING - THE LOW ENERGY ALTERNATIVE TO AIR CONDITIONING Pages 66-69
HERESERVICES OUR TO HELP - TIMÓLEON’S TECHNICAL SERVICES & SUPPORT Pages 70-73
TECHNICAL TRADING WITH APPENDICES US - USEFUL INFORMATION ON COMMON TOPICS Pages 74-83
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How does Underfloor Heating Work?......................22 Core Products & Constructions...............................24 Product Selector......................................................25
Aura Concept.......................................................... 54 Aura ControlPad......................................................56 Aura Thermostat, Sensor & Wiring Centre.............. 58
What is MVHR?....................................................... 63 MVHR Products & Ducting......................................64 The MVHR System.................................................. 65
Surface Cooling Products....................................... 68 What is a Surface Cooling System?........................69
Energy Consultancy................................................ 72 Servicing & Commissioning.................................... 72 RIBA CPD............................................................... 73 Training................................................................... 73
Getting a quote & placing an order..........................77 Screeded Floors with Underfloor Heating............... 78 Floor Finishes and Underfloor Heating....................79 Maintenance, running costs & guarantees.............. 80 Typical Heating System schematic..........................82 Index to our publications.........................................83
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1.1 Suspended Floors......................... 26 1.2 Batten Floors.................................32 1.3 Floating Floors...............................36 1.4 Screeded & Concrete Floors......... 40 1.5 Acoustic & Resilient Floors............44 1.6 Underfloor Heating Pipe................48 1.7 Axios Manifold...............................50
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Underfloor heating products & constructions Our comprehensive list of underfloor heating products for all UK constructions, including; screed, timber and acoustic. This section also covers our capable Axios manifold and pipe.
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How does Underfloor Heating work?
1. The Emitter
3. The Controls
The emitter consists of pipe set within either a screed or timber floor. It should provide effective heating when covered with commonly-used floor finishes, while using low water temperatures. It should be designed to be effective at transferring energy between the pipe and the floor surface.
Good controls are essential for any heating system. Room temperatures should remain comfortable and the heating system should only be on when needed. Underfloor heating systems do not use thermostatic radiator valves so all temperature control is done by thermostats situated within each room. Using thermostats improves efficiency and comfort conditions.
2. The Manifold
4. The Heat Source
The manifold distributes water from the primary heating system into the individual underfloor heating circuits. For ease of installation the manifold is best positioned in a central location. Manifolds may be fitted with a water mixing valve and secondary circulator wherever high temperature primary water needs to be reduced to the low water temperature needed by an underfloor heating system.
This supplies the warm water needed. It could be a boiler or any of the renewable energy alternatives. The higher the water temperature required by the emitter, the lower will be its efficiency.
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Underfloor heating is an energy efficient, comfortable and unobtrusive method of heating your building. What is UFH & how does it work?
The science behind Underfloor Heating.
Underfloor heating is an energy efficient, comfortable and unobtrusive method of heating. It works by circulating warm water through pipe embedded within the floor. Heat is transferred (at varying rates depending on the system) into the floor and then subsequently into the room. As an underfloor heating system has a large heating area compared with radiators the surface temperature is much lower, which also means the water temperature needed by the underfloor heating system is much lower.
Radiators transfer energy principally by convection, heating the air above and around the radiator causing the air to rise. As the warmed air is more buoyant than the cooler air in the room it will rise to the ceiling. The warmed air, as it crosses the ceiling, will begin to cool and then fall. This motion creates a convective current with higher air temperatures nearer the ceiling than the floor. An underfloor heating system predominantly transfers radiant energy. Compared to radiators, a room with underfloor heating will have a higher radiant temperature with less temperature stratification, draughts and dust movements. This is why underfloor heating is considered the most comfortable form of heating.
However the performance of systems in terms of heat output and warm up time varies depending on the construction and type of emitter.
Our systems are up to 60% more efficient than others designed for the same construction. Research conducted by BSRIA has shown Timóleon's products can transfer energy up to 60% more efficiently than other systems designed for the same construction. This means lower water temperatures can be used to generate the same heat output increasing heat pump and boiler efficiency. Of course having no radiator within the room gives the user freedom to use the space as they want to. Equally, having no radiator eliminates any high temperature surfaces. An underfloor heating system generally has a surface temperature between 25°C and 27°C, about the same temperature as the palm of your hand. A conventional radiator can be as hot as 80˚C.
LOWBOARD FOR MINIMAL FLOOR BUILD UP. The LowBoard Panel is only 13mm thick and lays directly over a solid subfloor. For more information on LowBoard see page 37.
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Suspended Floors Timber suspended floors use joists to support the floor deck. The underfloor heating system can either sit between the joists or within the floor deck itself. If an acoustic treatment is laid over the suspended floor then an underfloor heating system for a batten or floating floor should be used.
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PAGES 32-35
Battened Floors A batten floor is a conventional way of installing a timber floor over a solid subfloor. This type of construction is frequently used in concrete and suspended separating floors to reduce the transfer of sound. The underfloor heating system within the batten space must be in contact with the floor deck to provide good thermal performance.
Floating Floors A floating floor consists of a floor deck supported on a continuous layer, usually insulation, that is not fixed directly to the subfloor. With any floating floor it is important to use insulation that has the appropriate compressive strength for the intended floor loads.
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Screeded & Concrete Floors The use of underfloor heating in screeds is common place. Consideration should be given to moisture content and drying times. It is important that the underfloor heating system is not used to dry the screed.
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For more detailed information on the products shown in this guide please refer to the technical publications that can be found in our online technical index at www.timoleon.co.uk. Each publication can be downloaded directly, e.g. www.timoleon.co.uk/tx101 For reference, a detailed index of all our currently available publications is shown on page 83 of this guide.
Acoustic & Resilient Floors In a separating floor there is a requirement to use a construction that reduces the transfer of sound. There are standard constructions referred to as Robust Details which, when followed exactly, ensure compliance with Part E of the Building Regulations. Our underfloor heating systems can be used in Robust Detail constructions.
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Continuous pipe installed from below
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Floor deck & heating in one
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Integrated EPS insulation
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Insulation for building regs
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Insulation for building regs
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For Battened Floors
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For Floating Floors
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Battened Floor Constructions TORON FOILBOARD BATTEN AB PLATE
Floating Floor Constructions LOWBOARD FOILBOARD FLOATING FOILBOARD SRB
Concrete Floor Constructions OGEEBOARD CLIPPLATE STAPLE
Acoustic Floor Constructions AB PLATE FOILBOARD FLOATING CLIPPLATE
USING QR CODES Use a QR reader on your smartphone to get more information on our products.
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Suspended Floor Constructions
Timber suspended floors use joists to support the floor deck. The underfloor heating system can either sit between the joists or within the floor deck itself. If an acoustic treatment is laid over the suspended floor then an underfloor heating system for a batten or floating floor would be more suitable. There are five systems available from Tim贸leon for suspended floors. The Toron flooring system is suitable wherever a chipboard or plywood floor deck is to be laid. Standard plain panels of chipboard or plywood are substituted for 22mm panels of either material pre-routed with a pattern of channels into which circuits of 12mm pipe can be pressed. After the pipe has been inserted, it is covered with self-adhesive foil which acts as a diffuser fin. A layer of either 6mm ply or laminate flooring or hardwood strip or thin compressed gypsum is then fully-glued over the top. The resulting composite panel becomes stronger than the original standard flooring panel. The Toron system provides an excellent heat output and is designed to work at low water temperatures. The FoilBoard ECO system is designed to sit inbetween the floor joists and is manufactured from FSC approved wood fibre insulation providing good thermal, acoustic and fire retardant properties. The FoilBoard ECO system is ideally used when a timber wood strip finish is laid directly on the joists. The FoilBoard Suspended system is a 100mm thick heating panel designed for suspended ground floors. The FoilBoard panels are manufactured from insulation and have an integrated aluminium diffuser. Once installed within the joist space the panels reduce draughts and significantly improve the insulation level of the floor. The InterDeck system is designed to allow a continuous pipe underfloor heating system to be installed when the floor deck is already in place. 12mm pipe is threaded through the joists from the floor below and installed into the InterDeck panels that are fixed to the underside of the floor deck. The FoilBoard Modular system is used when the floor deck is already in place. The modular panels with pre-installed pipe are installed from the floor below.
6mm PLYWOOD
FOIL DIFFUSER
TORON
JOIST
INSULATION
12mm PB PIPE
TORON. STRUCTURAL FLOOR AND HEATING SYSTEM IN ONE. Toron panels are manufactured from flooring grade chipboard or plywood. The pre-machined panels are routed with a unique pattern to accept 12mm pipe. The design of the panel makes it suitable as a structural floor deck. The panels are laid on the joists according to the design. The pipe is installed into the grooves with the ends of the circuit dropping into the joist space to then continue to the manifold. An overboard layer is fully glued on top to complete the floor. As the pipe is embedded within the floor deck there is an excellent transfer of heat. This provides a high output even at low water temperatures making the system ideal for use with heat pumps and other renewable energy sources. The Toron heating system has been independently tested at TRADA for structural performance.
IN ACTION.
FURTHER RESOURCES.
The Toron system enables underfloor to be installed into upper floors. Excellent heating outputs are achieved when used with a heat pump.
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TI 1011
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5009
INSTALL GUIDE
1.1
Suspended Floor Constructions
FOILBOARD
15mm PB PIPE
JOIST
BRACKETS
FOILBOARD ECO. INTEGRATED HEAT DIFFUSER AND WOODFIBRE INSULATION FOR IMPROVED SOUND INSULATION. Our FoilBoard ECO system provides assured performance in timber suspended floors. Foilboard panels transfer heat into the floor deck much more effectively than systems that rely on rigid diffuser plates to transfer heat, and greatly reduce the risk of creating squeaky floors. The FoilBoard panels are laid between joists so that the panels are flush with the top of the joist. This ensures that the system is in direct contact with the floor deck, maximising the transfer of heat into the floor surface. The panels are manufactured from recyclable wood fibre insulation sourced from FSC approved sustainable forestry. The wood fibre insulation has good thermal, acoustic and fire retardant properties. The panels have a pre-bonded soft temper aluminium diffuser making the panels easy to trim and adjust on site. Once the brackets (or battens) used to support the panels are installed the FoilBoard panels drop into place in exactly the right position. The standard product thickness is 40mm for joists at 400mm centres however other sizes are available.
IN ACTION.
FURTHER RESOURCES.
The FoilBoard ECO panels are easily trimmed to fit between irregular joists before a timber floor is laid over.
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TI 1006
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5005
INSTALL GUIDE
FOILBOARD
15mm PB PIPE
JOIST
BRACKETS
FOILBOARD SUSPENDED. INTEGRATED INSULATION AND HEATING PANEL FOR SUSPENDED GROUND FLOORS. FoilBoard Suspended is a 100mm thick panel that is installed between the joists, usually of a suspended ground floor. Brackets to hold the panels in place are installed within the joist space to ensure that the system is in direct contact with the floor deck. This ensures an excellent transfer of heat from pipe to the deck. The panels are manufactured from carbon coated EPS insulation with a pre-bonded soft temper aluminium heat diffuser, making the panel easy to trim on site. Once the brackets are installed the panels drop into place in exactly the right position. Using expanded insulation has the benefit of being able to absorb some minor undulations in the floor, thereby maintaining essential contact. The product is available in a 100mm thickness for joists at 400mm centres.
IN ACTION.
FURTHER RESOURCES.
For most buildings the 100mm panels will provide enough insulation to comply with Building Regulations.
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TI 1007
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5005
INSTALL GUIDE
1.1
Suspended Floor Constructions
INTERDECK
12mm PB PIPE
JOIST
INSULATION
INTERDECK. FOR CONTINUOUS PIPE INSTALLED FROM THE FLOOR BELOW. The InterDeck system is used in a suspended floor when the floor deck is already in place. The InterDeck panels are manufactured with an integral heat diffuser so that they can be fixed to the underside of the floor deck. Once the panels are in place the continuous pipe is threaded through the joists and pushed into the routed channels of the InterDeck panel. Insulation quilt is then installed within the joist space as normal.
IN ACTION.
FURTHER RESOURCES.
The InterDeck system enables an underfloor heating system to installed when the floor deck is already in place.
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TI 1017
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5016
INSTALL GUIDE
FLOOR
MODULAR FOILBOARD
INTEGRATED PB PIPE
JOIST
FOILBOARD MODULAR. PRE-PIPED MODULAR PANEL FOR INSTALLATION FROM THE FLOOR BELOW. The FoilBoard Modular system is used in a suspended floor when the floor deck has already been installed. The modular panels are manufactured from insulation and have the pipe pre-installed. The system is installed by fixing the panels to the floor deck from the floor below. Once in place the panels are connected to a common flow and return. The universal module can be trimmed at any point along its length to suit the joist space. Having only one module type makes installation much more straightforward.
IN ACTION.
FURTHER RESOURCES.
The modules are fixed directly to the underside of the floor deck. This firm contact ensures good thermal performance
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TI 1014
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5013
INSTALL GUIDE
1.2
Batten Floor Constructions
A batten floor is a conventional way of installing a timber floor over a solid subfloor or when the ultimate floor deck is to be hardwood planks which must be fixed using nails or screws. This type of construction is frequently used in concrete and suspended separating floors to reduce the transfer of sound. Any underfloor heating system within the batten space must be in firm contact with the underside of the floor deck to provide good thermal transfer performance. There are three systems available from Tim贸leon for batten floor constructions: The Toron flooring system is suitable wherever a chipboard or plywood floor deck is to be laid. Standard plain panels of chipboard or plywood are substituted for 22mm panels of either material pre-routed with a pattern of channels into which circuits of 12mm pipe can be pressed. After the pipe has been inserted, it is covered with selfadhesive foil which acts as a diffuser fin. A layer of either 6mm ply or laminate flooring or hardwood strip or thin compressed gypsum is then fullyglued over the top. The resulting composite panel becomes stronger than the original standard flooring panel. The Toron system provides an excellent heat output and is designed to work at low water temperatures. The FoilBoard Batten system is designed to be installed between conventional battens. The FoilBoard panels are made from EPS insulation and are ideally used when a wood strip floor is to be laid over the battens. FoilBoard panels can be manufactured in any thickness to suit the batten depth and the insulation requirements of the floor. The AB system is for installation within an acoustic batten construction. The use of the AB system complies with the requirements of a Robust Detail construction when installing underfloor heating.
6mm PLYWOOD
FOIL DIFFUSER
TORON
BATTEN
INSULATION
12mm PB PIPE
TORON BATTEN. STRUCTURAL FLOOR AND HEATING SYSTEM IN ONE. Toron panels are manufactured from flooring grade chipboard or plywood. The pre-machined panels are routed with a unique pattern to accept 12mm pipe. The design of the panel makes it suitable as a structural floor deck. The panels are laid on the battens according to the design. The pipe is installed into the grooves with the ends of the circuit dropping into the batten space to then continue to the manifold. An overboard layer is fully glued on top to complete the floor. As the pipe is embedded within the floor deck there is an excellent transfer of heat. This provides a high output even at low water temperatures making the system ideal for use with heat pumps. The Toron heating system has been independently tested at TRADA for structural performance.
IN ACTION.
FURTHER RESOURCES.
By using the Toron Flooring System the water temperature needed was reduced from 55˚C to 45˚C improving the heat pump efficiency.
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TI 1010
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5010
INSTALL GUIDE
1.2
Batten Floor Constructions
FOILBOARD
15mm PB PIPE
BATTEN
CONCRETE SUBFLOOR
FOILBOARD BATTEN. RAPID INSTALLATION WITH INTEGRATED INSULATION & HEAT DIFFUSER. The Tim贸leon FoilBoard system can be laid between timber battens. The FoilBoard panels are manufactured from carbon coated insulation with prebonded soft temper aluminium heat diffusers. As no thick rigid plates are used the panels can be easily trimmed on site. The panels are designed so that when a floor deck is laid over and fixed to the battens it will be in direct contact with the FoilBoard panels, ensuring good thermal transfer. This increases performance considerably compared to systems that rely on rigid diffuser plates, and reduces the risk of creating squeaky floors. Using expanded insulation has the benefit of being able to absorb some minor undulations in the subfloor maintaining this essential contact. The standard product is available in any thickness from 25mm and for a variety of batten centres.
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100mm FoilBoard Batten panels installed between timber battens to provide enough insulation to comply with Building Regulations.
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TI 1004
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5003
INSTALL GUIDE
AB PLATE
BATTEN
15mm PB PIPE
GYPSUM BASED BOARD
AB PLATE. HEAT DIFFUSER PLATES DESIGNED FOR ACOUSTIC BATTENS. The AB Plate system is installed in batten floors used within acoustic or resilient floor constructions. The AB Plates are pre-formed diffuser plates with integrated insulation improving the transfer of heat into the floor deck. The “wings” of the module are angled slightly upwards so that when the floor deck is laid there is guaranteed contact between the floor and plate. This is crucial to ensure good performance from the underfloor heating system. Each AB Plate is fixed over a resilient batten leaving a gap between each plate for the installer to walk. The system complies with the requirements of an underfloor heating system used in a batten floating floor treatment for a Robust Detail construction. Please see our guide to Underfloor Heating and Acoustic floors, TX100, for more information.
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The AB Plate system installed over resilient battens in a school hall with warm water provided by a heat pump.
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TI 1012
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5006
INSTALL GUIDE
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Floating Floor Constructions
A floating floor consists of a floor deck supported on a continuous layer, usually insulation, that is not directly fixed to the subfloor. With any floating floor it is important to use insulation that has the appropriate compressive strength for the intended floor loads. There are three methods of installing a floating floor over an existing subfloor: The LowBoard system enables underfloor heating to be installed in a low build-up construction. The LowBoard panel is 13mm thick and laid over an existing floor, ideal for retrofit applications. FoilBoard Floating system consists of panels manufactured from extra-high density insulation and available in any thickness to suit your construction. A T&G floor deck is laid over the FoilBoard Floating panels to complete the floor. The FoilBoard SRB system is a 25mm floating floor panel with a screed replacement board (SRB) laid over. The system has excellent acoustic properties and is intended for separating floors. The conductive nature of the SRB improves the heat output making the system perfectly suited to heat pumps and other sources of renewable energy.
6mm PLYWOOD
LOWBOARD PANEL
12mm PB PIPE
BONDED HEAT DIFFUSER
OPTIONAL FOAM UNDERLAY
LOWBOARD. LOW BUILD-UP UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEM FOR EXISTING FLOORS. The LowBoard panel enables underfloor heating to be installed where there is minimal height available to build up the floor. The total height of the panel is just 13mm. The LowBoard panel is a high density wood board with grooves routed to accept the 12mm pipe. The panel has an aluminium layer bonded to the underside that acts to spread the heat through the board and into the floor. The panels are laid as a floating floor over the existing construction with a ply layer or the floor finish laid over to complete the floor.
IN ACTION.
FURTHER RESOURCES.
The LowBoard panel is perfectly suited to refurbishments where the floor is already in place and build up must be kept to a minimum.
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TI 1015
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5014
INSTALL GUIDE
1.3
Floating Floor Constructions
FOILBOARD
15mm PB PIPE
CONCRETE SUBFLOOR
FOILBOARD FLOATING. INTEGRATED DIFFUSER & INSULATION FOR A FULLY FLOATING FLOOR. The FoilBoard Floating system is laid over a solid floor. The panels provide the support for the fully floating tongue and groove floor deck that is laid over. Each panel is manufactured from extra high density insulation which has a high compressive strength, suitable for floating floor applications. The heat diffusers are pre-bonded and made from soft temper aluminium. As no thick rigid plates are used the panels are easily trimmed on site. Once the insulation is laid a tongue and groove floor deck is laid over. The product is available in any thickness from 13mm.
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The FoilBoard Floating panels can be manufactured in any thickness to suit the requirements of Building Regulations.
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TI 1005
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5004
INSTALL GUIDE
SCREED REPLACEMENT BOARD
FOILBOARD
15mm PB PIPE
FLOORDECK
INSULATION
FOILBOARD SRB. A LOW BUILD-UP FLOATING FLOOR SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE. The FoilBoard SRB system has two components, the floating floor panel and the SRB overlay. The 24mm floating floor panel is manufactured from FSC approved wood fibre insulation. This has channels to accept 15mm pipe and is pre-bonded with a soft temper aluminium diffuser. The Screed Replacement Board (SRB) is laid over to complete the fully floating floor. The FoilBoard panels and SRBs improve the acoustic performance of the floor. The SRB are more conductive than conventional chipboard flooring further improving the heat output making the FoilBoard SRB system very suitable for use with heat pumps and other sources of renewable energy.
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Using SRB over a floating floor increases the heat output by 25%.
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TI 1013
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5004
INSTALL GUIDE
1.4
Screeded & Concrete Slab Constructions
The use of screeds in underfloor heating systems is common place. The screed that surrounds the pipe is a good conductor of heat making the system very efficient in transferring energy from the pipe to the floor surface. In many ways a heated screed can be treated in the same way as an unheated screed however consideration must be given to the initial warm up procedure and to expansion. Tim贸leon offers three systems for screed floors: The OgeeBoard system replaces the insulation that would otherwise be in the construction. No other staples, fixings or plates are needed. Screed barrows can be supported on duck boards, preventing the pipe being damage, and flowing screeds can be laid without the risk of the pipe being kicked loose. The ClipPlate system is designed to be installed over any subfloor e.g. concrete, thermal or acoustic insulation. The ClipPlate panels come with an integrated insulation layer to provide some thermal resistance and to keep the plates rigid when installed. The ClipPlates support the weight of the screed barrows and site foot traffic, and prevent pipe being kicked loose. The Staple system is a simple way of installing underfloor heating into a screed floor. The staple system requires an insulation base for the staples to fix to but cannot be used where they would break into acoustic insulation.
CONCRETE SCREED
OGEEBOARD
15mm PB PIPE
VAPOUR CONTROL LAYER
OGEEBOARD. UNDERFLOOR HEATING PANELS THAT REPLACE THE FLOOR INSULATION. OgeeBoard is manufactured from polystyrene insulation and can replace the insulation needed to comply with building regulations. The polystyrene boards are routed with channels into which the pipe is installed. With the pipe installed a screed is laid over. The OgeeBoard Insulation panels are designed to hold the pipe within the thickness of the insulation reducing the possibility of damage from site traffic. No other fixings, staples or plates are needed to hold the underfloor heating pipe in place. The OgeeBoard Insulation panels are available in any thickness from 30mm enabling very fast installation of the screed underfloor heating, with assured pipe centres.
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FURTHER RESOURCES.
OgeeBoard Insulation panels can be supplied in any thickness to comply with Building Regulations.
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TI 1016
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5015
INSTALL GUIDE
1.4
Screeded & Concrete Slab Constructions
SCREED
15mm PB PIPE
CLIPPLATE WITH INTEGRATED INSULATION
STRUCTURAL FLOOR
CLIPPLATE. INSTALLATION WITHOUT FIXINGS OR STAPLES. The ClipPlate system has been purposely designed to avoid using fixings and staples in the floor. ClipPlate is a series of interlocking sheets with an integrated 10mm expanded polystyrene insulation layer. The castellations in the panel provide grip for the pipe whilst also providing protection from site traffic and the screed being laid. ClipPlate can be installed over any subfloor. When the product is laid over an uninsulated floor the integrated 10mm EPS provides some thermal resistance. The panel is designed to allow pipes to be installed at spacings as close as 50mm and at 45째 & 90째 bends, giving the installer additional flexibility.
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The ClipPlate is ideally suited to acoustic floors where fixings and staples are not allowed to puncture the acoustic layer.
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TI 1003
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5002
INSTALL GUIDE
SCREED
15mm PB PIPE
GRIDDED INSULATION
SUBFLOOR
VAPOUR CONTROL LAYER
STAPLE. FOR FIXING PIPE TO INSULATION. The staple system provides a quick, flexible and simple method of installing underfloor heating into a screeded floor. The pipe is easily held using staples. The staples have a barbed end which fixes into the insulation. The Tim贸leon Gridded insulation has a laminated foil surface that provides an even stronger fix than plain insulation alone. The foil also provides a convenient grid guide that can easily help with the layout of the pipe circuits.
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The Staple system allows underfloor heating to be installed in awkward areas.
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TI 1001
DATASHEET & SPECIFICATION
TI 5001
INSTALL GUIDE
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Acoustic Floor Constructions
Timóleon underfloor heating systems are ideally suited to being incorporated into acoustic constructions, both in residential and commercial environments. Part E of the Building Regulations shows how such constructions must provide resistance to the passage of sound. Compliance with the performance standards is demonstrated by passing a pre-completion test (PCT) for each individual construction. However PCTs can be avoided if a Robust Standard Detail (RSD) is adopted. Specific RSDs have been established for each construction and underfloor heating can be incorporated into an RSD construction provided: ÌÌ ÌÌ
That no fixings or staples penetrate or break the separating resilient layer used in a construction In a floating floor treatment the underfloor heating does not connect the structural floor with any of the floating floor elements thereby bridging the resilient layer.
There are a variety of RSD constructions and it is important to understand how effective the underfloor heating system will be when used with these constructions. In our guide to underfloor heating and acoustic constructions (TX 100) we show how underfloor heating can be simply incorporated into RSD constructions. Acoustic constructions are commonly found in residential buildings with floors, walls and ceilings that separate living spaces. These constructions are required to provide resistance to the passage of sound allowing occupants to enjoy quiet living conditions without being disturbed by those living in adjacent properties. Such buildings can benefit enormously from underfloor heating, not only to enhance the living environment but also to improve energy efficiency. Acoustic constructions are by no way limited to residential structures. Buildings such as commercial offices will also require floors utilising sound resistant constructions.
TX 100 - a comprehensive guide to our acoustic constructions. Visit our technical index online or type: www.timoleon.co.uk/tx100 into your browser to download a PDF. Call the project team on 01392 36 36 05 to request a printed copy.
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Batten Floors Batten systems with a resilient layer can be used in timber and concrete suspended floors. These are termed as floating floor treatments. The batten moves up and down due to the resilient layer so it is important the underfloor heating system moves with the batten to maintain contact with the floor deck.
Floating Floors E-FT-5 and E-FT-6 are Robust Detail constructions for floating floors in which underfloor heating can be installed. Floating Floor Treatments FFT4 and FFT5 cannot have underfloor heating installed within the resilient layer.
Screeded Floors Underfloor heating systems used within a screed floor must not penetrate the resilient layer (i.e. using fixings such as staples) and must avoid bridging the screed to the slab.
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E-FC-1
E-FC-7
E-FT-3
PCT
E-FT-5
E-FT-6
F-FC-5
E-FC-6
E-FC-4
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Underfloor Heating Pipe
At the heart of our systems is our commitment to polybutylene (PB) pipe. Unlike a number of other plumbing manufacturers, we choose polybutylene to create the most flexible and efficient pipe and plumbing systems available. Polybutylene pipe is ideal for both hot and cold water plumbing and heating systems, offering exceptional durability and long-term performance, which has seen it become the preferred material choice for today’s building projects.
Flexible & lightweight The most important characteristic of polybutylene is its natural flexibility, allowing you to bend, curve and manipulate the pipe into the tightest of spaces. Polybutylene is the most malleable plastic used in the manufacture of piping systems.
Durable and environmentally friendly. Within the manufacturing cycle polybutylene doesn’t require chemical or radiation cross linking, which reduces the number of production processes, leading to faster and more efficient manufacturing. Polybutylene has good resistance to freezing temperatures, maintaining long-term durability in heating and water applications. This, combined with the pipe’s elasticity, means that if water is subjected to freezing temperatures, the result will be a reduced possibility of burst pipes. (Special precautions to be taken in underfloor heating systems. Please contact us for details). The elastic properties of PB, combined with low density and low thermal expansion, mean that the pipes have no water hammer, or other noise problems, maintaining a peaceful environment for the home owner.
FURTHER RESOURCES TI 7002
BBA CERTIFICATE
TI 5012
PRESSURE TESTING GUIDE
Key features of Timóleon 15mm PB pipe Off-cuts can be used for the hot water system A full range of push fit fittings available Flexible pipe with less “memory” than other pipe systems Manufactured in the UK to BS7291 class S Guaranteed for 50 years
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Axios Manifold
‘A’ rated manifold with auto airvents, a mixing valve & patented pipe connections. The manifold distributes the primary warm water into each underfloor heating circuit. The manifold is the central point for the underfloor heating system, bringing together the warm water feed from a heat source (such as a boiler, heat pump or thermal store), the pipe work from the floor and also the thermostat wiring. A manifold can serve areas up to 200m2 but installation is easier if a manifold is installed in accessible locations on each floor. The size of the manifold depends on the area it is serving. Timóleon provides details on manifold dimensions with all of its quote and specifications. The Timóleon Axios manifold is pre-assembled, ready for installation and provides all the functionality stipulated by British Standards (BS1264-4) for an underfloor heating manifold. Installation and commissioning of the Axios manifold is straightforward. Each underfloor heating circuit can be individually isolated without disrupting the balancing settings, an important feature as the manifold circuits must be balanced to ensure the performance of the heating system in each room. A boiler might supply water to the manifold at high temperature. In this situation, a water mixing valve and circulator can be added to reduce the water temperature to that needed by the underfloor heating system. The Axios manifold is available with a preassembled mixing valve and “A” rated Grundfos Alpha 2L circulator.
FURTHER RESOURCES TI 6001
INSTALL GUIDE
TI 6003
COMMISSIONING & SERVICING
ÌÌSimple to install ÌÌ“A” rated circulator with pre-wired plug and lead ÌÌAuto airvents ÌÌMixing valve ÌÌPatented pipe connections
AUTO (GREY) & MANUAL (BLACK) AIRVENT
DRAIN FILLING POINT
ACTUATORS
WHITE LOCKING RING WITH ISOLATING VALVE
FLOW METER WITH BALANCING VALVE
A-RATED CIRCULATOR - VARIABLE & FIXED SPEED
MIXED FLOW WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE
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Aura Control System Introducing the Aura system from Tim贸leon. Bringing you comfort and performance whilst saving energy and cost with innovation and style. Available early 2012
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Sensors
Thermostat
ControlPad
Sensors can be installed instead of thermostats. With no thermostat in each room the programming for the heating system is done from the ControlPad.
The unique Aura TM1 thermostat is discrete and stylish with all the functionality needed from a modern thermostat. The face has no LCD screen and displays nothing until touched at which point the LEDs behind the face illuminate to reveal the settings and the simple to use features.
The ControlPad brings together the multitude of controls present in a modern day home such as the room thermostats, domestic hot water timer and ventilation boost.
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Aura is an innovative, stylish and holistic control system bringing you comfort and performance. Effective controls are essential in creating a comfortable living and working environment with low energy use and cost. This not only means controlling the temperature in a room but making sure the system runs only when it is needed. To do this the controls not only have to be accurate but easy to use. The Aura system is flexible, holistic and intuitive. It can accurately control the room temperature, program the hot water system and change the ventilation demand through one central touchscreen interface, the ControlPad. The Aura thermostat is a discrete, attractive fully programmable room thermostat. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with the ControlPad. The Aura sensor provides the same level of room control without the user interface. The sensors can be located discretely within each room but collectively controlled by the central ControlPad. This makes controlling the system easier, rooms can be grouped and switched off as a whole as well as making the room controls tamper-proof.
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Our new stylish, functional and intuitive control centre. All your controls, in one, easy to use touch screen panel.
There are several simple-to-use shortcuts available:
The ControlPad brings together the multitude of controls present in a modern day home such as the room thermostats, domestic hot water timer and ventilation boost.
Leave early – This function is used to switch the heating system off if the user is leaving the house early.
Wake up early – If tomorrow is an early start this function turns the system on earlier by the defined amount.
Home early – The program will be set up for the heating system to come on a certain time each day however if someone comes home early this function switches the system on.
The home screen gives the user an easy way to temporarily boost the room temperatures, the hot water and the ventilation system. Each screen has an information page that provides an explanation of the settings and functions.
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All day – By pressing this button the system stays on all day reverting to its normal program at midnight. Pressing Holiday Mode will put the whole system into setback, much simpler than going to each thermostat in the house.
Central control for the heating system Option to include the hot water, ventilation and a radiator circuit Touchscreen display One-touch controls – no complicated menus Stylish design available in white or black Straight forward to install and setup.
A unique feature of the Aura system is the Summer Mode. This switches off both the heating system and the heat recovery mode on the ventilation system. By switching off the heat recovery system fresh cool air is brought into the home over the summer months.
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Innovative components complete the Aura system, from thermostats to sensors. Thermostat The unique Aura TM1 thermostat is discrete and stylish with all the functionality needed from a modern thermostat. The face has no LCD screen and displays nothing until touched at which point the LEDs behind the face illuminate to reveal the settings and the simple to use features. Programming is simple. There are four on/off periods for Wake, Leave, Home & Sleep. Simply input the time and temperature for each of these periods. Alternatively, the thermostat can be switched into non-programmable mode for simple temperature adjustment only. ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ
Stylish, unobtrusive design Simple-to-use features Programmable or non-programmable
Sensor We recognise that our customers may not want thermostats in every room. Instead, Aura sensors can be installed in place of the thermostats. With no thermostats in each room the programming for the heating system is done from the ControlPad. The sensor is very discrete and can be sited anywhere in the room provided it is not in direct sunlight or near a heat source and, of course, it isn’t covered. ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ
Discrete sensor No thermostat needed All settings changed at the ControlPad
Wiring Centre The Aura wiring centre allows all the control wiring to be brought together in one place. LEDs show the status of the underfloor heating zones as well as any additional equipment installed such as the ventilation or hot water system. ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ
Simple, easy-to-follow connections LED indicators for all connected zones & systems Integrated power switch
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Whole House Ventilation & Heat Recovery Mechanical Ventilation & Heat Recovery systems help improve the interior environment. They maintain clean, fresh air supply whilst extracting stale air and minimising energy consumption.
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The main benefits of Timóleon MVHR systems. ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ
Moisture that causes mould growth is removed. Mould growth and other pollutants lead to a poor indoor air quality. Less condensation on windows Provides better indoor climate A controlled supply of fresh air The Heat Recovery Unit is sited discretely in the loft, cupboard or on the wall Windows do not need to be left open eliminating noise, pollution, control and security issues Eliminates noise from extract fans located within bathrooms Low maintenance Less dust
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Tim贸leon whole house ventilation and heat recovery improves air quality, reduces energy consumption & minimises heat loss. What is MVHR & how does it work?
Save energy and reduce running costs.
Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems consist of a central Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) located in the loft or in a cupboard with connected duct running to all the rooms in a house. The HRU has two fans, one to extract the damp, warm air from bathrooms and kitchens and one to bring in fresh air from outside. The HRU passes the outgoing air through the heat exchanger whilst simultaneously drawing fresh air from outside in the opposite direction. The two air streams are isolated from each other as they pass through the heat exchanger with the warm stale air transferring energy to the cooler incoming fresh air which is then supplied to bedrooms and living areas. This process recovers a lot of the energy that would be lost outside if using a conventional ventilation extract system.
The transfer of energy from the outgoing stale humid air to the incoming fresh air reduces the need for the heating system to re-heat the air. This saves energy and reduces the running costs of the heating system. It is important that the HRU used is efficient. The units supplied by Tim贸leon have contra-flow heat exchangers that are more efficient than cross flow heat exchangers and are SAP Appendix Q approved.
Passivhaus, New & Existing buildings. Heat from ventilation loss is the single biggest component of energy loss in a well insulated building especially in Passivhaus design. This is because, no matter how air tight the building is, fresh air is always required and this needs to be heated. This supply of fresh air is conventionally provided by extracting stale air using mechanical ventilation from bathrooms and kitchens with fresh air coming from window vents in other rooms. The heat loss from mechanical ventilation can be significantly reduced by using MVHR to control and recover the energy that would otherwise be lost.
Conventional whole house ventilation systems use rigid duct to move air around the building. A radial duct system uses semi-rigid duct to distribute air through the house. As it is smaller and more flexible it is an easier and faster installation. Suitable for use in new build or refurbishment projects using radial duct ensures a simple, quick and hassle free installation which saves time and money. As a continuous duct system there are few joints, but where they are needed an easy push-fit connection system is used to reduce air leakage. A radial duct system uses single duct runs from the manifold so there is significantly less cross talk noise between adjacent rooms.
Existing buildings can be very "leaky" causing high heat losses as warm air escapes through gaps in doors, windows, floors and roofs. It is only when existing buildings become more airtight that the energy saved by MVHR becomes significant compared to the overall heat loss. However controlled whole house ventilation for improving indoor air quality and extracting damp stale air is suitable for any property.
Create the perfect environment by maximising fresh air and removing stale air. Reducing heat loss is one aspect of a MVHR system, introducing fresh air into a house and extracting the stale air is also essential to maintain comfort levels, to alleviate the potential build-up of contaminants and to reduce humidity in bathrooms and kitchens. Part F of the building regulations makes it mandatory for new homes to be properly ventilated. Mechanical extracts are usually installed to remove stale and humid air from bathrooms and kitchens. However the energy present in the warm air is lost when extracted outside, the heating system is then needed to reheat the incoming air.
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MVHR Products & Ducting 1. Roof Cowl
6. Manifold Connector
This is used for passing ductwork through a roof.
The manifold connector provides an air tight seal for the 75mm semi-rigid duct as it is connected to the manifold. This reduces the need for traditional sealing methods such as mastic. Overall this improves the system performance by reducing air leakage.
2. Ø 150mm Ducting The ø150mm duct runs from the Heat Recovery unit to the manifold. Its insulating properties prevent condensation and limit the escape of heat and noise, reducing the requirement for silencers.
7. Outlet Plenum & Valve This duct to air from the standard air air speed on and noise.
3. Double Airbrick & Adaptor
room outlet adaptor moves the ø75mm duct through 90° to a valve connector. This reduces room entry, eliminating draughts
Used as a terminal fitting at an external wall.
8. Ø 75mm Semi-Rigid Ducting Supplied in neatly coiled 50m lengths it is easy to handle, store and transport. Its smooth inner lining and strengthened corrugated outer layer are made from Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) which makes it flexible in its application but hard wearing on site. It can be easily manipulated to changes in direction reducing the need for connectors and T-pieces and saving time on installation, however where sharper bends are required, there is a 90° bend and straight connector available.
4. Heat Recovery Unit The Heat Recovery Unit uses fans to extract air from inside the building and also introduce air from outside. The two air flows pass through a high efficiency heat exchanger. Each Heat Recovery Unit has a summer bypass fitted.
5. Manifold The manifold is used as a distribution system receiving air through 150mm duct from the Heat Recovery unit and distributing the air into each room using several smaller 75mm semi-rigid ducts. With inherent insulation and sound attenuation properties, this also helps prevent condensation and limit the escape of heat and noise, reducing the requirement for duct silencers.
9. Controls The sensors can be used to automate the boost control.
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Timóleon MVHR systems are designed to work seamlessly with our underfloor heating and Aura control systems. Our MVHR is quick to install & easy to commission
The working system explained Outside air is drawn into the house through a roof cowl or air brick, as shown in the illustration (1 & 3). The heat recovery unit (4) then transfers the energy from the outgoing warm stale air into the incoming cold fresh air.
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Uses ‘lip type’ Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE) seals Sealing components are manufactured to precise standards Securing clips grip into outer corrugations to keep joints locked together
The air is then extracted to the outside, again though a roof cowl or air brick. Meanwhile, the heat recovery unit supplies fresh air through ducting (8) into living rooms and bedrooms through a valve in the ceiling (7). Finally, stale humid air is extracted by the heat recovery unit from bathrooms and kitchens through a valve in the ceiling.
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Less fittings required More flexible, semi-rigid duct makes it easier to go around obstacles, change direction and fit through joists Supplied in 50m lengths Connection from the manifold to the room in one length
No cross talk between rooms ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ
No need for silencers Easy and quick to commission Straightforward airflow balancing as changes to one air valve will have less effect on the flow of air through the other outlets
Easy to cut & join ÌÌ ÌÌ ÌÌ
Cutting and joining is quick and easy The duct can be cut using a knife Flexibility means less accuracy required in measuring
HR01 MHVR UNIT The HR01 unit is SAP appendix Q approved and has a heat recovery efficiency of up to 92%.
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Surface Cooling Surface Cooling is an innovative low energy alternative to air conditioning that can be used in ceilings and floors.
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Foilboard For Suspended Timber Ceilings
FOILBOARD CEILING PANEL
JOIST
15mm PB PIPE
CEILING
Foilboard For Suspended Grid Ceilings
CONCRETE SUSPENDED FLOOR
MODULAR FOILBOARD CEILING PANEL
INTEGRATED 10mm PB PIPE
CEILING FRAMEWORK
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Surface cooling is a proven low energy alternative to air conditioning. What is a surface cooling system?
How does surface cooling work?
An underfloor heating system consists of pipes embedded into the floor construction so that when warm water is circulated through the circuits the floor is warmed up. As the floor is warmer than the room there is a transfer of heat.
The transfer of energy in a surface cooling system is mostly done by radiant heat exchange, approximately 80%. The absorbing surface, a floor, wall or ceiling is cooled to a temperature lower than the items and occupants within a room. This cooled surface will then absorb radiant energy proportional to the temperature difference between the surface and the room contents.
Surface cooling works in a similar way but using cool water instead of warm water. As cool water is circulated through the pipes the floor or ceiling temperature is reduced which in turn makes the room feel cooler.
In reducing the radiant temperature the occupants feel more comfortable even though the air temperature has only changed slightly. This effect is analogous to a church or cave where the walls and floor are at a lower temperature than the air making the space feel cool even if the air temperature is high.
Chilled water can be supplied by a heat pump (working as a chiller) or by simply circulating the system water through ground loops. Surface cooling is more efficient than air conditioning as it does not need very cold water to be effective. Depending on the construction, the water temperature used in a surface cooling system need only be about 15˚C. As the water doesn’t need to be as cold the efficiency of the chiller is improved. Equally, using water that is cooled by simply circulating it through a ground loop uses virtually no energy at all.
Air conditioning works in a different way, mechanically forcing air over cooling elements thereby cooling the air in the room but not significantly reducing the radiant temperature. A big difference between air and radiant temperature feels uncomfortable, experienced by anyone who sits near a sunny window and under a cold stream of air-conditioned air on a hot summer’s day.
The controls work in much the same way as an underfloor heating system, but additional functionality is needed to ensure the surface temperatures do not reach dew point.
Surface cooling works by reducing the radiant temperature more than the air temperature. The air and radiant temperatures are closer together which, with the absence of noise and air movement, makes for a more comfortable working environment. Any surface can be used to cool. An underfloor heating system with the appropriate controls can be used as a floor cooling system. However, performance is increased when the system is installed into a ceiling. Surface cooling is able to provide comfort cooling to most commercial applications with outputs up to 70W/m2 for a ceiling system and 50W/m2 for a floor system. It may be necessary, in humid conditions, to provide dehumidification. Dehumidifying a space also has the benefit of reducing the dew point and increasing the cooling capability of the system as the surface temperature can then be reduced further.
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Tim贸leon Services We offer a range of services from energy consultancy and servicing to training and presentations. This helps support our customers, partners and specifiers who work with our products.
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Our Energy Consultancy service can help with renewable feasibility, SAP reports & comprehensive advice. FURTHER RESOURCES TN 04
ENERGY CONSULTANCY
Renewable Energy Feasibility
SAP We have accredited Domestic Energy Assessors who can work closely with developers, architects, specifiers, contractors and end users to provide SAP reports for:
We will assess the project, site and surrounding area to provide a report that details all the renewable energy options that are practical and financially viable. We will provide bespoke and impartial information which will guide your decision making, providing detail on recommended technologies with informed considerations for installation.
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New Build at both the design stage & ‘As Built’ For change of use, extensions, renovations and refurbishments
We can work from a supplied specification whilst also looking at site specific alternatives that could be incorporated to improve the overall efficiency and rating of the building. We can also look at finished projects that have failed at the ‘as built’ stage and work with clients to find the most cost effective solutions for achieving a pass.
Code for Sustainable Homes
Our trained assessors work closely with architects, specifiers and developers.
The Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) is an environmental assessment applicable to new build residential developments. The code assesses each building on a number of environmental principles, awarding points in each section with an overall level between 1 and 6 given at the end of the process. We will allocate an assessor as your single point of contact for all technical matters throughout the code process.
Servicing & Commissioning Timóleon provides an independent specialist service that commissions, services and troubleshoots any type/ make of underfloor heating system. A properly commissioned and maintained system will reduce energy bills, maximise the life of its components and reduce the property’s carbon footprint. Our experienced field personnel, together with our technical team can troubleshoot and fix problems where they occur. They can also carry out regular servicing and offer advice on the most effective way to control a system so that it continues to give the very best energy performance.
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We understand the importance of training and development. Our tailored courses are designed so you can get the best out of our unique products.
Training for installers RIBA CPD
We provide in-house tuition for underfloor heating and ventilation systems at our training centre in Exeter. We have working systems that give an installer hands on tuition as well as providing the theoretical background. Also, for anyone not familiar with our products we will provide on-site training and support.
Timóleon provides two RIBA approved CPD courses. Learn about underfloor heating, its background and key features, or understand more about heating buildings with renewable energy.
Call us today and benefit from hands on tuition with our working systems.
Introduction to Underfloor Heating. The training addresses the total amount of energy used by UK buildings and how this must reduce. It introduces the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, EEPBD, which drives Building Regulations Part L. The training explains the science behind how UFH and radiators work, and how this relates to the new design principles. It describes the constituent elements of any UFH system, how these inter-relate and how these elements differ from the elements of a radiator system. The training goes into some detail, showing how UFH can be incorporated into any form of floor construction, including acoustic floors. Finally, the training considers how UFH works in conjunction with the whole range of different floor finishes, and concludes with its relevance to Renewable Energy.
Booking Courses Book your RIBA CPD training today by emailing cpd@timoleon.co.uk. If you would like to book an installer course, or find out more, call us on 01392 36 36 05.
Heating Buildings with Renewable Energy. Where we are currently in the UK with regard to Renewable Energy, what are the pressures and consequences of the Government’s national CO2 target and what we have recently learned about how to reduce a building’s CO2 level. The training proposes steps we have to take in order to reduce the amount of energy a building uses in the future, and it’s CO2. The training considers Renewable Energy technologies collectively and then discusses them individually, explaining how they inter-relate. Finally, the training explains which key steps need to be taken first in order that other phases of RE can be more easily added to a building later in its life.
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Technical Appendices In this section you’ll find information on a few of the most common topics we get asked about. There is further information available on our website or alternatively call our experienced project team to answer any other questions you might have.
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At Timóleon, we are committed to providing the highest quality service, with dedicated project managers assigned to your project from quote to install.
Getting a quote and specification
In a hurry? Use our quick quote & express delivery services for a rapid turnaround
To get a quote simply email your plans to projects@timoleon.co.uk or use the online facility at timóleon.co.uk. We have provided a quote request form at the back of this brochure should you wish to fax or post your plans.
Quick Quote
When sending in your plans please provide details of the floor construction, the floor finishes and the type of heat source. We would also like to know the insulation levels and glazing type. If it is a new build then simply state “built to current regs”.
Timoleon provides a comprehensive quoting and specification service. However, we appreciate that sometimes a quick price is needed without the specification and detail.
There are product specifications on all of our published datasheets. However, if you would like to discuss your project with us then please call the project team.
Simply send your plans to us with details of the floor construction and we will get a price back to you within 24 hours. If you need a more thorough room-by-room quotation and specification then please allow a bit longer.
Placing an order
Express Delivery
Orders can be placed through your local merchant. They will need to know when the goods are required and the site address (unless it is being delivered to the branch) and a copy of your quote. The merchant will then call the Project Manager to organise delivery.
When we receive an order our standard procedure is to produce a detailed design and issue for approval before we then dispatch the materials. However if materials are needed in a hurry then Express Delivery offers a quick but simple way of getting standard products to site with a design for projects under a 100m2.
From order we will provide a comprehensive underfloor heating design for your approval. Once agreed the materials will be dispatched and sent to site or the branch as required. Depending on design approval the process will take up to 10 working days.
Once we have received the order from the merchant we will aim to have the materials on site within 48 hours. We will produce the underfloor heating design as normal but rather than issue for approval we will dispatch the plans with the materials. As there is no time for design approval any on-site changes have to met by the materials sent.
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Our versatile range of products that are suited to concrete screed constructions include OgeeBoard, ClipPlate & Staple.
Types of screed explained
Laying screeds in Underfloor Heating
There are many different types of screed from the conventional sand/cement screed to proprietary liquid screeds. The screeds that are discussed here are floating screeds i.e. they are not bonded to the concrete subfloor.
BS 8204 part 2 provides details on spacing and positioning of joints within a concrete screed. The British Standard for underfloor heating, BS 1264 part 4, states that there should be joints in stone and ceramic finished screeds every 40m2, with a maximum length of 8m between joints. A joint must be placed at least every 8m across the floor but as the joint is only one third of the screed thickness it should not interfere with the underfloor heating pipe provided the underfloor heating circuit has been fixed down securely. Only flow and return pipe should pass through movement joints. Where this happens a 300mm piece of conduit should enclose the pipe and span the joint.
Sand/cement screeds – The minimum thickness of a floating screed is 75mm for commercial installations and 65mm for domestic installations. There should be a minimum of 25mm screed over the pipes (BS8204-1). Calcium sulphate and anhydrite screeds – The benefit of using this type of screed is that the drying time is less than conventional sand/ cement screeds and there is less shrinkage. The minimum thickness of a screed in a commercial installation is 40mm and 35mm in a domestic installation. There should be a minimum of 25mm screed over the pipes (BS8204-7).
Drying of screeds As a rule of thumb a 50mm sand/cement screed could be expected to dry in good conditions within 2 months and a 75mm screed around 3 months.
Pumpable self-smoothing screeds – There are many proprietary screeds on the market. Advice should always be sought from the manufacturer.
BS 1264-4 states that sand cement screeds should not be heated for at least 21 days after laying and with anhydrite screeds 7 days after laying. The screed manufacturer’s instructions must always be followed. Once the screed has dried the system can be turned on but the screed must not get any warmer than 25˚C for the first 3 days or 15˚C above the temperature of the unheated floor. After this period the system can be switched to the maximum temperature and kept there for 4 days. The underfloor heating must never be used to dry the screed.
OGEEBOARD FOR SCREEDED FLOORS.
After the heating system has been on and then left to cool there may be moisture remaining in the screed. This will migrate to the dry parts of the screed. When the underfloor is switched on again this moisture may be liberated and with certain types of floors finishes, such as vinyl, the moisture could get trapped. To avoid this it is best to run the underfloor heating system on and off a few times before laying a floor finish.
The OgeeBoard Insulation panels are designed to hold the pipe within the thickness of the insulation reducing the possibility of damage from site traffic. No other fixings, staples or plates are needed to hold the underfloor heating pipe in place.
It is important that the screed must be allowed to cool to room temperature before the final floor finish is laid.
For more information on OgeeBoard see page 41.
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The best floor coverings to work with Underfloor Heating systems are typically those with low thermal resistance.
Types of floor finishes working with UFH
Timber Floors Timóleon has long experience of how good UFH is the best way of caring for a hardwood floor. Timber changes dimension due to changes in its moisture content, and this varies naturally throughout the year. The important issue is to keep the moisture content of the upper and lower surfaces of the timber the same. If they do, the timber floor will stay perfectly flat. If they don’t, it will crown or cup.
All types of floor finish can be used with underfloor heating providing the resistance of the finish is considered. A highly resistive floor finish will slow the flow of heat into the room. Typical floor finishes such as timber and carpet are regularly used with underfloor heating. Some finish manufacturers stipulate maximum surface temperatures, underfloor heating has a floor surface temperature of approximately 26°C for most applications however some systems where the building heat loss is high will have surface temperatures up to 29°C. Underfloor heating systems should not be designed to operate at floor surface temperatures higher than 29°C. If your intended finish is greater than 1.5 Tog then please call us and we will check the performance of the underfloor heating.
The first key is to lay the timber floor with moisture content 8-10%. The second is to ensure the UFH turns on gradually at the beginning of each heating season, which can be assured by using programmable room thermostats and leaving the heating on. The heating will then run briefly, and only as necessary, allowing time for absorbed moisture to naturally respire into the room.
Ceramic & Stone
Typical floor finishes used with UFH include timber & carpet.
These materials have a low thermal resistance that makes them very suitable for underfloor heating. Consideration must be given to expansion gaps and the suitability of adhesives used to bond the tiles to the subfloor.
Carpet Our general advice is to avoid carpets and underlay having thermal resistance greater than 1.5 Tog. However, tests carried out at BSRIA on 24 different combinations showed that some with higher published resistance than this work well over UFH. Timoleon understands the results of these tests, which measured the difference between Published Tog and Effective Tog, and can advise accordingly.
Linoleum & vinyl tiles or sheet It is important to ensure that when laying this product over a concrete subfloor that the subfloor is completely dry otherwise bubbling may occur. The relative humidity of the subfloor should be no more than 75% (measured as specified in BS 8201).
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Timรณleon products are specifically designed to provide the perfect partner for heat pumps and other sources of renewable energy.
Underfloor heating warm-up
Underfloor heating running costs
Underfloor heating systems can be designed to react very quickly to heating demands. The warmup time of the system depends upon several factors.
The cost of running an underfloor heating system depends on the heat loss of the house, how often the heating system is running, the cost of the fuel or electricity and the type of heat source. So it is difficult to predict running costs although studies have shown that heating systems using low water temperatures will be the most efficient and have the lowest running costs. Underfloor heating, as it is a large surface area emitter, will run at the lowest water temperatures.
The time taken for the underfloor heating system to emit heat is dependent on the characteristics of the floor in terms of the construction, pipe centres and the floor finish and also the temperature of the water used in the underfloor heating system. Underfloor heating with pipe embedded in a thick concrete slab will have a longer warm up time than dry construction systems such as those used in suspended, batten or floating floors. This is recognised in SAP with timber floor underfloor heating having a better overall SAP rating than concrete underfloor heating.
Guarantees Timรณleon has a strict policy of quality control in all aspects of its business from design to product manufacture. We adhere to the British Standards where they apply to the designs, products or systems that Timรณleon manufactures and produces. Timรณleon systems have been tested for performance with BSRIA and TRADA where appropriate.
The room warm-up time is also dependent on the heat loss of the building. The underfloor heating system must be sized to overcome the heat losses of the building but also have additional capacity to ensure a good response time from cold.
The polybutylene pipe used in Timรณleon systems is tested to BS7291 class S and is guaranteed for 50 years.
UFH & MVHR Maintenance
SAP - Appendix Q & MVHR
Maintenance of the underfloor heating system is straightforward. There is no specific maintenance required for the heating system other than that needed for the boiler or heat pump. The circulator, actuator valve and mixing valve are the only moving parts and these are designed for continuous operation over many years.
SAP is the Government Standard Assessment Procedure for the energy rating of dwellings. SAP Appendix Q enables performance of new technologies including MVHR to be used in SAP calculations. Polypipe HR01 MVHR appliances are >92% efficient and easily satisfy the requirements of SAP Appendix Q and the Energy Savings Trust higher requirements of โ ค1W/l/s and 85% heat recovery efficiency. To achieve the highest Code for Sustainable Homes level, a SAP heat loss parameter (HLP) of 0.8W/m2K is required. This will not be achievable without MVHR.
Once commissioned, MVHR systems need very little service. In all of the Heat Recovery Units (HRUs) there are filters that need to be changed, the filter for the HR01WB wall unit should be changed every 18 months, for the loft units the filter needs to be changed every 5 years.
Our systems are tried & tested with BSRIA and TRADA for performance.
Our integrated systems help our customers to achieve higher levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes and the best possible SAP ratings.
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Tim贸leon products and systems are always tried, tested and trusted. We rigorously test our systems to the highest level by working with BSRIA and TRADA to test for structural and thermal performance.
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Acoustic Constructions Domestic Ceiling Constructions Commercial Ceiling Constructions Ceiling Cooling Systems Floor Coverings Battened Floors Screeded Floors Floating Floors Suspended Floors Energy Sources Thermostats & Controls Underfloor heating & surface cooling
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1001 Staples 1003 ClipPlate 1004 FoilBoard Batten 1005 FoilBoard Floating 1006 FoilBoard ECO Suspended 1007 FoilBoard Suspended 1008 FoilBoard for Domestic Ceilings 1009 FoilBoard for Commercial Ceilings 1010 Toron Batten 1011 Toron Suspended 1012 AB Plate 1013 FoilBoard SRB 1014 FoilBoard Modular 1015 LowBoard 1016 OgeeBoard Insulation 1017 InterDeck
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Staple installation guide ClipPlate installation guide FoilBoard Batten installation guide FoilBoard Floating installation guide FoilBoard ECO Suspended installation guide AB Plate installation guide FoilBoard Timber Suspended ceiling installation guide FoilBoard Suspended Grid ceiling installation guide Toron Suspended installation guide Toron Batten installation guide FoilBoard Modular installation guide LowBoard installation guide OgeeBoard Insulation installation guide InterDeck installation guide
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Underfloor Heating Manifold installation guide Underfloor heating commissioning and servicing
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Underfloor heating and Part L Underfloor heating and BS1264 Energy Performance of Buidlings Directive Underfloor heating and Warm-up times Underfloor heating outputs and flow rates Underfloor heating and Heat Loss Weather Compensation and Optimisation
To access documents in our technical index, simply type in 'www.timoleon.co.uk' into your browser followed by the name of the document you wish to view. For example, 'www.timoleon.co.uk/tx100' Alternatively, call the project team on 01392 36 36 05 to request a printed copies of all the above.
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Ventilation & Heat Recovery
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Building Fabric Properties Glazing:
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For a quick quotation, you can fax this document back to us on 01392 364871 or scan and email to projects@timoleon.co.uk Alternatively, send by post to: Tim贸leon, Unit 18 Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5GL
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Send us your project drawings today. Call us on 01392 363605, email us at projects@timoleon.co.uk or visit us online at www.timoleon.co.uk
Technical advice For technical advice please call our project team on 01392 363605, or email us using projects@timoleon.co.uk
General queries Alternatively, why not visit us in Exeter? Our premises have a surface heating and cooling system installed in the offices and an underfloor heating system in the structural floor of our warehouse. The building consumes 75% less energy than a building of its size using normal heating methods. Tim贸leon Unit 18 Apple Lane Sidmouth Road Exeter Devon EX2 5GL T F E W
01392 363605 01392 364871 projects@timoleon.co.uk www.timoleon.co.uk
If you require a RIBA CPD Presentation please call us on 01392 36 36 05
Tim贸leon iPhone application. The app tells users what the floor surface temperature and heat output will be for Timoleon Underfloor Heating products with different floor finishes and water temperatures.
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Environmental Policy ÌÌ
All products and materials sourced from reputable companies who adhere to ISO14001 standards where possible.
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All wood products are sourced from FSC or PEFC compliant chain of custody for sustainability.
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All insulation products have a low GWP (below 5) and meet the criteria set out for Code compliant insulation in the Pollution and Material sections.
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We try to minimise transportation of materials for collection and delivery and where possible source from local suppliers.
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Timoleon encourage car share, and provide safe bicycle storage to encourage cycling to work.
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We promote renewable technology and energy conservation as one of the primary objectives for the company.
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We have a strict in-house recycling policy for all materials used within the building.
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All paper used for documentation is made from recycled paper where possible.
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