The Begetube underfloor heating system is suitable for a wide range of applications. However, the operation of floor heating is not suitable for buildings that are used intermittently or infrequently.
Domestic housing, offices, schools, nursing homes and hospitals are but a few examples that would greatly benefit from underfloor heating. In fact virtually anything between a conservatory and an aircraft hangar have benefited from floorheating.
Floor heating is very effective when used in areas with high ceilings, the heat profile generated from a warmed floor provides a comfort level for the occupants without having to waste energy heating the total volume of the area. (see temperature profile page 7)
Areas where the floor is covered by either a tile or stone finish will provide the highest heat transfer rate into the occupied space, other floor finishes such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl or carpet can also be used.
It is important that the design engineer is aware of the proposed floor coverings, as the various correction factors have to be applied to the design.
