| Underfloor heating with stone tile flooring make the | | | | otherwise more energy would be needed to heat the |
| ideal couple; stone tiles retain the heat from the | | | | room. In most cases, underfloor heating can be the |
| underfloor heating, they both require little maintenance, | | | | primary source of heating in a home as long as there |
| and they can add value to your home. | | | | is adequate insulation. |
| This article will discuss the growth of underfloor heating | | | | Benefits of stone tile flooring |
| in the UK market, the benefits of underfloor heating | | | | Stone tile flooring is healthier than carpets; it reduces |
| and stone tile flooring, and the similarities they share. | | | | dust and house mites and doesn't trap hair or dirt. |
| Growth of underfloor heating | | | | Once laid, the flooring will always look good, and some |
| Underfloor heating has grown in popularity in both the | | | | types of stone are like a good bottle wine - they |
| domestic and the commercial sector as more people | | | | improve with age. |
| realise the lifestyle benefits of having underfloor | | | | Stone tiles can be laid throughout the home: hallway, |
| heating installed. The market is valued at approximately | | | | kitchen, conservatory, bathroom, walk-in showers, and |
| £80 million and has shown rapid growth since the | | | | wet rooms. It is becoming increasingly popular in both |
| start of the decade when it was worth less than | | | | period and modern settings, and in some new builds, |
| £10 million. Some industry observers are | | | | stone tile flooring is even being laid in bedrooms. |
| forecasting that the underfloor heating sector could be | | | | Stone tile floors have been used for centuries in the |
| worth approximately £100 million within the next | | | | home; the traditional base was natural earth, but today |
| 3-4 years. | | | | they are usually laid on concrete that has been finished |
| Key factors that will influence the growth of the | | | | with a sand and cement screed. Stone tiles can be laid |
| underfloor heating market are: a continued growth in | | | | on timber floors, however because they are heavy |
| the self-build housing market installing underfloor heating | | | | you will need to ensure the structure can support the |
| systems. Underfloor heating systems being used in | | | | extra weight. |
| new build homes as underfloor heating is now | | | | Similarities of stone tile flooring and underfloor heating |
| compatible with standard floor construction regulations. | | | | Both are: |
| Growth in the conservatory sector and consumer | | | | * Practical and easy to maintain |
| tastes changing in floor coverings. More consumers | | | | * Ideal for allergy sufferers and asthmatics due to |
| are opting for wood/laminate and tiles, which often | | | | reduced creation of dust and house mites. |
| incorporates installing underfloor heating to take the | | | | * Long lasting and cost-effective - once the tiles are |
| 'chill' from the floor. | | | | laid, they never need to be replaced, unlike carpet and |
| Benefits of underfloor heating | | | | laminated flooring, and underfloor heating should last as |
| Underfloor heating is an invisible heating system - no | | | | long as the wiring in your house. |
| noisy pipes or radiators are needed and that enables | | | | * Great investment for your property |
| you to have complete design freedom in your home. | | | | Conclusion |
| The heat is spread evenly throughout the room, | | | | Underfloor heating with stone tile flooring is growing in |
| instead of being centred around a radiator or a | | | | popularity as more people appreciate the benefits they |
| fireplace, which provides a comfortable even climate. | | | | can bring to the home and business. Not only is a room |
| Underfloor heating is also safe, clean, draft free and | | | | enhanced with underfloor heating as there aren't any |
| easy to install. | | | | pipes or radiators, the stone tile flooring will add a touch |
| Prior to underfloor heating being laid, floor insulation | | | | of class to the overall appearance. |
| should be added to prevent heat loss into the subfloor, | | | | |