PR 38042t
30 September 2016

Adding that little something extra to a home, underfloor heating (UFH) is increasingly popular in both new-build and refurbishment residential projects. Gaia's hydronic (often referred to as "wet") UFH systems are efficient, give a comfortable, even, heat and do away with the need for traditional wall-mounted radiators.

Gaia offers two distinct hydronic systems: its' own-branded system comprising of high quality controls and manifolds, and the proprietary Polypipe system which combines Polypipe's own pipework, controls and manifold. Both systems are highly efficient, and require a relatively low-temperature water supply compared with traditional radiators which circulate water at 60^oC or more.

Electric UFH (which Gaia also supplies) is useful for isolated areas, such as bathrooms, which require heat separately from the rest of the building and where a low-profile retro-fit installation is required to avoid raising the floor too much. "I'd say that about 70% of UFH installations are hydronic," says Gaia's Technical Designer, Steve Burnett.

"It works very well with gas but is also ideal with ground-or-air-source heat pumps which don't generate high water temperatures," he adds.

For further information contact Gaia on 01359 242 400 or visit www.gaia.co.uk. 

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With compliments 
Alison Relf  
Taylor Alden Ltd.  
Unit 2 Temple Place  
247 The Broadway  
London  
SW19 1SD 
Tel: 020 8543 3866 
Email: alison@tayloralden.co.uk