Hello everyone,
we recently bought a mid-terrace house in need of renovation (built in 1970). We are still at the very beginning of planning the renovation and remodeling, but we are already trying to gather some ideas.
One of the many decisions to be made is the heating system.
Whether to go with a gas condensing boiler, an air source heat pump, or a combination of both remains to be seen. One thing is certain: I would like to have a photovoltaic system on the roof and a fireplace in the living room.
Regarding the type of heating, we face another question that needs to be decided in advance. Should we install new radiators, or would it make sense to switch to underfloor heating since all floor coverings and old radiators will need to be removed anyway? Does anyone have experience with either option or good advice?
Many thanks!!!
we recently bought a mid-terrace house in need of renovation (built in 1970). We are still at the very beginning of planning the renovation and remodeling, but we are already trying to gather some ideas.
One of the many decisions to be made is the heating system.
Whether to go with a gas condensing boiler, an air source heat pump, or a combination of both remains to be seen. One thing is certain: I would like to have a photovoltaic system on the roof and a fireplace in the living room.
Regarding the type of heating, we face another question that needs to be decided in advance. Should we install new radiators, or would it make sense to switch to underfloor heating since all floor coverings and old radiators will need to be removed anyway? Does anyone have experience with either option or good advice?
Many thanks!!!
We chose underfloor heating since the screed had to be removed anyway due to the insulation requirements for the renovation to achieve the KfW efficiency house standard. The installation could have been done with a 4.5 cm (1.75 inch) build-up in a dry system, though. However, I’m glad we now have an additional 8 cm (3 inch) of insulation. Since there is no basement, it was clear that we had to insulate from above.
Removing the old screed didn’t cost anything, as we did it ourselves.
I definitely didn’t want radiators in the house anymore (previously we had storage heaters).
I find radiators unattractive and more like "rental apartment style."
Removing the old screed didn’t cost anything, as we did it ourselves.
I definitely didn’t want radiators in the house anymore (previously we had storage heaters).
I find radiators unattractive and more like "rental apartment style."