ᐅ Heating in Single-Family Homes, Underfloor Heating Renovation, Insulation, Gas Boiler Malfunction
Created on: 26 Jan 2013 13:30
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powertdi
Hello,
I have purchased a house built in 2000 with 140 m² (1,507 sq ft). However, the gas boiler is broken. I am also planning to convert to underfloor heating.
Now my question is: Which heating system should I choose? Another gas condensing boiler, an air heat pump, or something else? According to the heating engineer, if using an air heat pump, the underfloor heating pipes need to be laid closer together—10 cm (4 inches) spacing and 5 cm (2 inches) in the bathroom. Is this correct?
I’m not sure anymore what type of heating system to invest in.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have purchased a house built in 2000 with 140 m² (1,507 sq ft). However, the gas boiler is broken. I am also planning to convert to underfloor heating.
Now my question is: Which heating system should I choose? Another gas condensing boiler, an air heat pump, or something else? According to the heating engineer, if using an air heat pump, the underfloor heating pipes need to be laid closer together—10 cm (4 inches) spacing and 5 cm (2 inches) in the bathroom. Is this correct?
I’m not sure anymore what type of heating system to invest in.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
By converting to underfloor heating, you will likely benefit in terms of energy consumption, mainly because you improve the floor structure.
The most significant savings on energy costs can be achieved primarily through improving the thermal performance of the exterior building components (walls, basement ceiling, top floor ceiling, roof, and windows).
Savings on heating costs mainly occur in older buildings when switching from an old boiler to a new system, such as a high-efficiency gas condensing boiler.
And as Euro has already pointed out, individual measures often seem easier to manage but are usually just patchwork and only marginally improve the overall condition.
The most significant savings on energy costs can be achieved primarily through improving the thermal performance of the exterior building components (walls, basement ceiling, top floor ceiling, roof, and windows).
Savings on heating costs mainly occur in older buildings when switching from an old boiler to a new system, such as a high-efficiency gas condensing boiler.
And as Euro has already pointed out, individual measures often seem easier to manage but are usually just patchwork and only marginally improve the overall condition.