Today, heated floor technology is not much inferior in efficiency to radiator heating systems, but has many advantages. We propose to consider the main advantages of hidden heating systems, installation and connection features.

Advantages of hidden heating

One aspect of the attractiveness of underfloor heating systems is the concealment engineering communications. Neither radiators, nor heating pipelines, nor shut-off and control valves will disturb the harmony of the interior. However, this is not the only advantage of the secrecy of the heating system.

If in living rooms pipes do not pass through the wall ceilings and along them, this will greatly facilitate installation finishing works. For leveling and application decorative materials The entire plane of the walls is accessible, and there are no difficulties with trimming flooring, there is no need to hide the pipe passage during installation suspended ceilings. The absence of visible communications is especially beneficial when changing layouts.

In addition to aesthetic advantages, there are also technical ones: uniform heating of the floor creates optimal scheme distribution warm air. Since the main emphasis is not on convection heat transfer, but on its direct radiation, there is no need to warm up the upper uninhabited zone. This ensures a reduction in heating costs of about 10-15%. What’s most interesting is that savings here do not come at the expense of comfort: the temperature in the leg area is about 20-22 ºС, in the head area it is 3-4 ºС lower.

The main disadvantages of water heated floors

The main disadvantage of a heated floor system is the complexity of its design. The process of laying heating elements in the floor is quite technological and labor-intensive, but if we are talking about a water heating system, additional difficulties arise with organizing the piping and setting up the heating operation.

This is not at all a reason to refuse to use heated floors. Using quality materials and installation system, compliance with the technology of laying pipes in the floor and installing floor coverings, all efforts will pay off handsomely. Underfloor heating is a truly effective, economical and durable heating system, but, we repeat, only if it is designed in compliance with a number of key requirements.

Among the difficulties of the device, it is worth mentioning separately the need to carefully select the material for the floor screed. In addition to strength qualities, it must meet standards for heat capacity and thermal conductivity, as well as the ability to emit heat in a certain spectrum - about 9-10 microns. In principle, when heated to 40 ºС, almost all cement-bound materials emit heat in this range. All that remains is to achieve the highest possible density of the coating and uniform distribution of thermal energy in the warm layer of the screed. For this purpose it can be used steel fiber, liquid glass or special polymer additives for underfloor heating screed - plasticizers C-3, HLV-75, BV 3M and the like.

Materials for the device

As already mentioned, underfloor heating systems require extremely careful selection of materials. Just one and a half to two decades ago, everyone was content with laying a metal-plastic pipe in the floor, convincing themselves that, apart from corrosion, nothing threatened the heat exchanger in the floor. This approach has a number of disadvantages that become apparent during the first 3-5 years of operation.

In order not to repeat the mistakes of others, for heated floors you should use tubes that, if damaged, can restore the structure of the polymer over time and have the highest possible thermal conductivity. It is impossible to guarantee that when installing the tubes they will not be broken, but for metal-plastic this, without exaggeration, is a death sentence. The best way In this regard, cross-linked polyethylene behaves, the alternative to which is copper. In the latter case there is a series additional benefits: even higher thermal conductivity, a miniscule coefficient of thermal expansion and the ability to remember shape during deformation.

For open systems heating, the absence of excess pressure can lead to the ejection of gas molecules through the walls of the tubes; over time, gas particles can accumulate into fairly large plugs. To exclude such phenomena, modern pipes for heated floors they are made of composite materials with a built-in oxygen barrier.

When it comes to materials for installing heated floors, insulation cannot be ignored. Its choice is decisive for the durability of the heating system and the floor as a whole. The thermal barrier must be incompressible, retain its shape and, naturally, have high resistance to heat transfer. Of all the options, extruded polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam are most suitable for use as a thermal cutoff; polyisocyanurate boards are less commonly used.

Do you need a backup heating system?

You can often hear the opinion that water heated floor systems are unreliable, and therefore when using them as the main source of heating, there is an illusory risk that over time the house will be left without a single source of heat. This misconception is associated, first of all, with the experience of operating underfloor heating systems, which, in essence, are budget counterfeits of the original technology.

Judge for yourself: if low-quality pipes are used for the heat exchanger, the risk of their clogging, breakage and destruction of the screed due to thermal expansion increases significantly. Here it really makes sense to combine floor heating with the installation of radiators, although this version of the heating system is fraught with adjustment difficulties: you constantly have to adjust the flow, otherwise the temperature in the room increases to truly uncomfortable values.

However, if a warm floor is designed taking into account all technological requirements, it can work as the main heating system for many decades. Care and sensitivity during the installation of thermal insulation, pipes and when pouring screed eliminate the main risk factors for both the occurrence of leaks and damage to the floor covering or the base on which it is laid. In general, the costs of organizing a backup heating system and correct device water heated floors are approximately equal.

Preferred types of boilers

The main disadvantage of water floor heating systems is their extremely low resistance to overheating. This rule mainly applies to heat exchangers made of polyethylene - this material has one of the highest coefficients of linear thermal expansion. For copper pipes this figure is significantly lower.

Due to such restrictions, it is required right choice boiler unit and corresponding adjustment of its operating mode. Boilers running on natural gas and electricity are considered the most suitable. Their thermoregulation system eliminates the supply of too hot coolant to the underfloor heating system.

The least suitable for connecting a water floor heating system can be safely called solid fuel boilers. Their peak power is almost impossible to limit, especially when periodically changing the type of fuel. That is why such systems require inclusion in the hydraulic circuit special devices that maintain the water temperature in the heating circuit by mixing liquid from the return line.

Connection diagram

The final argument against underfloor heating systems is the complexity of organizing the coolant distribution scheme. If the system has more than one floor heating circuit, the installation of hydraulic manifolds with flow regulators is required.

House heating scheme with water-heated floors. A - gas heating boiler; B - combined mixing unit and collector group; B - heated floor contour. 1 - boiler with built-in circulation pump; 2 - security group; 3 — expansion tank; 4 - three-way mixing valve; 5 - circulation pump; 6 - ball valve; 7 - needle valve or valve with a servo drive; 8 — pressure reducer; 9 - flow meter

On the one hand, installation and commissioning of such complex networks is comparable to additional costs. However, all the efforts to organize heating with underfloor heating are more than compensated by the comfort of its use: each room can easily adjust its own thermal regime, while the entire system can be easily and efficiently balanced even if there are several dozen “loops”.

Otherwise, the connection of the heated floor is carried out according to the classical organization scheme closed system heating with overpressure. The only addition is the water preparation unit at the make-up inlet: since the heat exchanger consists of fairly narrow channels located at the lowest point of the system, it is necessary to remove from the water all mechanical impurities that can settle and eventually completely clog the tubes.

Advantages and disadvantages heated floors

Everything you need to know before choosing a heated floor...

“With the arrival of cold weather, we put on warm slippers at home, and forbid children to play on the floor. We wrap ourselves in blankets and sleep in flannelette pajamas. But the “weather” in the house can be corrected with the help of warm floors - they not only warm the soles of bare feet, but also warm air in the apartment."

What types of underfloor heating exist today? Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Electric

It consists of a heating cable that transfers heat to the floor covering, which, in turn, heats the air. The operation of the heating system is controlled electronic thermostat. You can install a heated floor in a screed or under any covering.

Advantages: electrical systems do not require maintenance during operation, it is very easy to control the heating process.

Disadvantages: Electricity consumption at constant maximum use can be very high. True, you can install a so-called accumulating warm floor, which, due to the large thickness of the screed, will gain heat at night. But will the stored heat be enough for the whole day? The question is...

Laying features: underfloor heating cables require careful handling when pouring to avoid the appearance of air bubbles in the concrete - this can lead to overheating of the cable and its failure.

Application: Most often used for heating tile floors in the kitchen and bathroom. It is rarely used as an independent source of heat in Russia, since electricity prices rise from year to year.

Price: varies widely, as there are several types of electric underfloor heating: with single-core and double-core cable, with thick and thin fill, for full heating and for minor heating.

By the way, it has been found that floors with a two-core cable emit less electromagnetic radiation.

It is heated by warm water flowing through the tubes.

Advantages: the cheapest to use - no extra costs (except for increased consumption hot water). As well as durability and the absence of electromagnetic radiation.

Disadvantages: a water pipe that bursts or leaks in the thickness of a concrete screed means not only a leak several floors down, but also the need to break into the floor covering.

Installation features: there are two ways to install a water floor - either in a concrete screed or on aluminum guides, which ensure uniform heat distribution. The tubes through which water flows are made of metal-plastic, copper or polypropylene. Copper ones are the most durable, but also the most expensive.

Metal-plastic is cheaper and combines durability with high flexibility and thermal conductivity. Polypropylene pipe the cheapest and shortest-lived. Not all polypropylene is suitable for underfloor heating, but manufacturers sometimes “forget” about this. Installation requires highly qualified workers.

Application: due to the sudden increase in pressure in the pipes at the beginning heating season Tube rupture may occur. Therefore, installing a water floor is allowed only in owned apartments. The blame for your neighbors' bay will be entirely yours.

Price: high, since it consists of the cost of a full floor screed or installation of guides and pipes through which water will flow.

Infrared

A film interspersed with a carbon polymer that heats up using electricity and warms objects in the room. And they, in turn, give off heat environment. This type of heating uses the most suitable range of infrared radiation for humans, creating a literally comfortable environment.

Advantages: cost-effectiveness and mobility, floor installation does not require repair interventions. The film can be cut into any number of individual strips and heat those areas where it is necessary. The thermal film is very thin, so installing the system will not take up a single centimeter of height, which is especially important for rooms with low ceilings.

Installation features: installation is accessible even to a non-specialist. The film is simply placed under the floor covering, connected and covered on top with any material - from linoleum to tiles. If necessary, heated film-type floors can be easily dismantled and moved to another room.

Application: in bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens, as well as children's rooms.

Price: low, since there is no need to make a screed and carry out labor-intensive installation work.

Thermomat

It consists of carbon rods mounted on a fiberglass mesh.

Advantages: does not require any special floor preparation, does not “eat up” the height of the room.

Disadvantages: a warm floor of this type can provide additional heat, but it will not allow you to fully warm up.

Laying features: mats can be poured using technology cement-sand mortar 1.5-2 cm thick, then put finishing coat floor. But you don’t have to do this - in this case, the tiles or carpet are placed directly on the mat.

Application: suitable for any residential premises, especially with low ceilings.

Price: low, since there is no need to make a major screed.

The climate of our latitudes does not allow us to provide coziness and comfort in our homes. cold period years without a heat source.

Unfortunately, not always used heating system sufficiently warms the room over the entire area.

Because of this, with the onset of cold weather, discomfort begins due to the cold penetrating into the house.

One of the promising options for heating systems in houses and apartments is water heated floors.

Peculiarities

Water heated floor systems are a fairly new solution in the field of built-in heating systems. The peculiarity is that the coolant in this case is heated water circulating through pipes laid in the floor, which transfers heat radiated through the decorative flooring into the room.

At the same time, the efficiency of water heated floors is high; this type of heating seems to be extremely economical, allowing one to reduce the cost of heating a home to a comfortable temperature by 20-30, or even 50%. It's all about the temperature of the circulating fluid, which, as a rule, does not exceed 50⁰C, and often 40⁰C is enough.

Why? It's simple. The floor in a room, in the case of a heated floor, is a continuous convective surface that radiates heat. At the same time, the floor covering remains pleasant and comfortable, without posing a risk of burns, and the air in the room is heated evenly over the entire area.

Unlike traditional heating radiators, a heated floor immediately warms the air to comfortable temperatures below (22-24⁰С), while at head level the temperature is already somewhat lower (18-20⁰С), and an overheating zone does not form under the ceiling, no overheating occurs. empty heat losses. This property is one of the advantages of water heated floors, as it provides optimal “healthy” heating that promotes comfort and health.

Pros and cons of water heated floors

Like any type of heating, water heated floors, of course, have their own advantages and disadvantages. And this must be taken into account when deciding whether to install this type of heating system.

The undoubted advantages of water heated floors include the following:

1. Economical– compared to radiator heating from 20-30% to 60%. When heating water to low (30-50⁰C) temperatures using gas in autonomous systems, especially with large heated areas, a water floor is even superior to an electric floor in terms of operating costs (up to 5-7 times more economical).
2. Safety, because the pipes with the coolant, firstly, have a low temperature, and secondly, they are completely hidden. This eliminates the risk of injury and burns.
3. Comfort, ensured by uniform heating of the air and pleasant tactile sensations when walking on the floor barefoot.
4. Aesthetics, because the built-in system solves the problem of hiding or camouflaging unaesthetic radiators and opens up wide horizons for implementation design ideas for remodeling and interior design.
5. Smooth and soft heating, safety for capricious floor coverings due to gradual heating and low temperatures, absence of thermal shock (in the case of installing a thermostat and the ability to control the temperature of the coolant).
6. No generation of harmful electromagnetic field and oversaturation of air with positive ions.
7. Water heated floor does not dry out the air in the room.

Before designing and installing a water heated floor, taking into account its low temperature regime, care must be taken to ensure that heat loss in the room does not exceed 100 W/m2. To do this, you may have to insulate the walls or provide additional radiators. This will allow you to achieve comfortable conditions and will increase heating efficiency.

While listing the advantages of water heated floors, it is worth analyzing its disadvantages:

1. Labor intensity of installation– to lay a water floor you will have to start major renovation with alignment and careful preparation subfloor surfaces. The system consists of several layers various materials, including waterproofing, cement-concrete screed and decorative flooring.
2. Significant initial costs for installing a hydronic floor option- approximately 5 times higher than electric or traditional radiator. However, with active use, water heated floors demonstrate high efficiency and pay for themselves.
3. It is impossible to install heated floors, for example, on stairs and in small corridors. In such areas it is required additional installation radiators.
4. The likelihood of a leak and the difficulty of eliminating it– to find damage and repair the pipeline, you will need to completely dismantle the floor covering and remove the screed.

Due to the risk of leakage and, accordingly, flooding of neighbors below, water-heated floors are not recommended for installation in multi-storey buildings. Also, when connecting water-heated floor circuits to the central heating system, there is a high risk of pressure drop in the system throughout the house and a sharp decrease in heating efficiency.

Health effects

Is it enough to analyze the information on the query “water heated floor advantages and disadvantages” to make a final decision, especially if people with poor health live in the home? On the one hand, if the difficulties do not frighten you, but the advantages captivate you, it is worthwhile to critically evaluate them again.

The point is that she main feature and the advantage of this type of heating, namely, constant elevated temperature flooring, which allows you to “keep your feet warm” all the time, may also have a downside.

Namely, to provide negative impact on the vascular system of the legs, because blood constantly flows to the “warm” legs, putting a constant load on the veins and expanding them.

Therefore, it is recommended to install a water or electric floor in rooms with periodic and short-term presence of people there, or to limit the time they walk on the floor or stay on it.

To the question of whether heated water floors are harmful to the general physical condition and well-being, it is also impossible to answer unequivocally. The air in the room is not overdried, there is no improper mixing of layers, but in the case of heated floors it is difficult natural ventilation. In order to avoid air staleness, it is necessary to ventilate the room more often and take care of forced ventilation.

Conclusion

Water heated floor - an effective alternative radiator heating And a good option for first floors, private houses. However, making a decision about installation requires a scrupulous analysis of the pros and cons.

Not each of us is able to really imagine what the system is. The name alone gives only an initial, superficial idea of ​​how space heating is carried out in this case. For those who have already experienced the effect of heating residential premises using heated floors, they can safely talk about the advantages that such a scheme provides in comparison with other types of heating. Water heated floors are one of the types and heating options that are used in everyday life today. We'll talk about the electric analogue another time.

Now we will take a closer look at what a warm water floor is and what benefits the use of this heating option gives to the inhabitants of the home. What are the advantages of this option, are there any disadvantages of a warm water floor.

Warm water floor - the main differences from other types of heating

The “warm floor” heating systems that exist today are divided into two subtypes: electric and water. According to the method of application, such systems can act as the main source of space heating or be auxiliary heating equipment. Often electric heating elements used for local heating of technological rooms, balconies, loggias, bathrooms and toilets. On the contrary, a water heating circuit can be installed throughout the entire apartment or used in one of the rooms, for example, in a children's room.

This heating option is usually chosen in corner rooms, where there is a high probability of cold zones appearing. Thanks to its operating principle, this heating option is able to provide the most comfortable temperature conditions. Despite the fact that, in comparison with other heating methods, water heated floors have their pros and cons, in the general context this type of heating deserves more attention. In any case, there are always aspects and situations in everyday life that allow one to evaluate the advantages of the system, or, conversely, that indicate the technical imperfection of the chosen option.

For reference: a floor equipped with a water circuit allows the use of a wide variety of floor coverings, unlike electric mats.

For example: in order to maintain normal circulation in a home heating system using heated floor technology, you will need to install not only a pipeline, but also installation additional equipment. Circulation pump, manifold - mixer, whole set three way valves(according to the number of water circuits), all of these are mandatory attributes and accessories in this case, regardless of the heated area. Availability special devices will avoid a drop in coolant pressure in the central heating circuit and will prevent interruptions in the circulation of domestic hot water.

It should also be remembered that such a system is prohibited for installation in an apartment building, which was originally designed for district heating. For private sector residents and owners country houses On the contrary, this option is preferable to traditional heating options.

You need to know that in order to implement this type of heating in your house or apartment, considerable costs will be required associated with a large amount of work and consumables. The drawings and diagrams show the temperature conditions inside the room, achieved as a result of using a thermal curtain and when operating the heated floor covering of the system.

It is clearly visible on what principle the internal space is heated. In the case of a water floor, the heat source is located in the lower part of the room. Thereby thermal energy spreads evenly over the entire floor area, transmitting to air masses circulating inside the living space required heat. When using radiator heating, during which internal air exchange occurs due to convection, the floor is the coldest place in the living room.

Insufficient heating, especially in corner rooms and with a large glazed surface, is compensated by installing additional heating devices. A water floor is fully capable of solving this problem, uniformly heating the entire internal volume of the room. It is also important aesthetic side question. The absence of heating radiators has a positive effect on the quality of the interior of residential premises. A warm floor distributes heat evenly throughout the entire space, thereby heating all objects in the room.

For reference: the most acceptable indoor temperature for comfortable living is + 18 0 C. By heating the coolant in the water heating circuit to a temperature of +35-45 0 C, it is achieved optimal temperature heating the floor covering 25 0 C. Accordingly, the lowest floor layer of air heats up more, while the upper layers have a comfortable temperature.

Warm floor design. Scope of application

The main advantage that you should pay attention to when studying a heated floor heating system is cost-effectiveness and high efficiency. Interior large areas, especially in private houses, designed for autonomous heating, can be successfully heated in this way. Even the installation and arrangement of heated floors in all residential premises of a large multi-room residential building will be a completely profitable enterprise. For that category of citizens who have water gas heating or expect to use solid fuel units, a water floor is practically perfect option solving the issue of organizing heating.

Comparing this heating scheme with electric floors is inappropriate in this case. The latter option, even taking into account the comparative ease of installation and ease of operation, is clearly inferior to a water floor in terms of economic indicators. The electric floor can be installed in selected places, where there is a need to heat small areas.

Before summing up the advantages and disadvantages of a water heated floor, let’s try to understand its design and technological features.

The basic principle of operation in this case is as follows:

• heat source - coolant liquid, boiler water, which can flow into a pipeline laid in the floor;
• heated water can come either from the riser of the central heating supply line or from an autonomous heating device.

Thanks to design features and new technologies, today there are several ways to equip heated floors. As an ideal floor covering, it is best to use ceramic, concrete or combined materials (tiles, decorative rock, concrete screed). The advantages and disadvantages in this situation are subjective. Ceramic tile or concrete screed have high thermal conductivity, and accordingly, when heated by the heated coolant, they transfer heat better into the room. Conversely, laminate, parquet, and linoleum are convenient and comfortable floor coverings that play the role of additional insulation, reducing the intensity of heat transfer in internal spaces.

The efficiency of a warm water floor directly depends on the quality of the layer cake, i.e. from the composition. The substrate usually includes:

• Waterproofing;
• Metal mounting mesh;
• Thermal insulation;
• Damper tape;
• Dry or wet screed.

On a note: As a rule, the traditional thickness of a layer cake varies in the range of 50-150 mm. The final parameters of the cake are determined depending on the diameter of the pipes for the water circuit, the thickness of the floors, the quality of the floor covering and the power of the underfloor heating system.

The main operating tool in this case is a pipeline made of metal-plastic pipes. Pipes connected into separate fragments or sections (circuits) are laid on a cushion, after which they are connected to collectors through which coolant is supplied to the heating circuit and returned.

The design of the heating system also contains the operating principle. The distance between the screed and the floor covering is where the warm water circuit is laid, through which the entire surface of the floor is heated to the required temperature. Due to insignificant heating (the optimal heating temperature of the coolant is 35-45 0 C), the “warm floor” heating system is low-temperature.

Obvious advantages of heated floors

If you do not take into account installation difficulties, heated floors are rightfully considered one of the most effective systems heating The low-temperature operating mode of heated floors can provide real and significant savings in heating costs. On average, 20-40% compared to the radiator heating option. The absence of overheating of the air mass indoors ensures good saturation of the internal space with positive ions.

To others obvious advantages The following qualities can be safely attributed:

• high environmental safety of the system, full compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards for heating residential premises;
• the main part of thermal energy is transferred as a result of thermal radiation, which has a positive effect on the human body;
• real heat savings in residential buildings with high ceilings(up to 50% for ceiling heights of more than 3 meters);
• the absence of open wiring and radiators greatly simplifies interior decoration residential premises;
• real subsequent savings in heating costs compared to electric heating(on average 5-7 times);
• Unlike electric heated floors, a water floor does not produce a powerful electromagnetic field that negatively affects the well-being of the inhabitants of the home.

Obvious disadvantages of this heating system

The main drawback that can overshadow you if you decide to install heated floors in your home is rather the presence of administrative prohibitions on the use similar system heating. You can get around the bans if you focus on small area heating and you have the first floor. Otherwise, the situation is fraught with further administrative fines and restoration of dismantled equipment.

The second argument that can be attributed to the disadvantages of this heating system is the lengthy and painstaking installation of the equipment. The disadvantage of a water floor during installation is the involuntary weighting design features building. Due to the layer cake used for the substrate, the weight of the floor can increase by 10-15%, which is extremely dangerous for old multi-storey residential buildings.

Following installation and installation technology, homeowners will have to face quite large financial costs. Unlike electric floors, water heated floors are labor-intensive in the process of maintenance and repair. In terms of safety, a water floor is inferior to other home heating options.

Conclusion

There are many advantages to this heating system, but there are also some disadvantages when it comes to warm floors. However, the situation looks like this. In any case, if you decide to install warm water floors in your house or apartment, the advantages that you will receive in the future will clearly outweigh the disadvantages. High efficiency, efficiency and practicality are the main advantages of this heating system.

Modern trends in interior fashion inspire property owners to use flooring materials smooth and cold coatings - laminate, tile, travertine or parquet. Despite the aesthetic appearance and high wear resistance, these materials do not perform their best in the cold season. the best side– they are cool to the touch, so walking on such a floor without slippers is uncomfortable.

To solve this problem, experts in the field of heating engineering recommend paying attention to water heated floors, which will appeal to consumers who crave comfort and warmth.

Water heated floor is effective method heating of a residential home, commercial building or office, in which heat production is concentrated in the lower part of the room. The main advantage of this technology is its versatility. The design of a warm water floor can be used in any room - bathroom, living room, bedroom or kitchen.

Among other advantages of the technology, the following factors are worth mentioning:

The main disadvantages of this type of home heating are related to the labor-intensive work and high cost Supplies necessary for the implementation of the heating scheme. Despite the fact that the technology has some disadvantages, in general it justifies itself and is optimal choice for homeowners who want to get reliable source comfortable heat, the operation of which is not associated with high monthly costs.

How does this technology work?

To assess the feasibility of installing a structure, it is not enough to simply study the pros and cons of a water heated floor, since a complete analysis requires in-depth knowledge affecting the operating principle of the technology. through the use of the network special pipes small cross-section, which are built into the floor and then filled with concrete or dry screed.

The basic circuit diagram involves the use of the following elements:

In the process of heating the coolant using a boiler, solar collector or electric heater the floors are heated and help create comfortable temperature conditions in the room. Compared with conventional systems heating systems that involve the use of radiators, fireplaces or convectors, heated floor technology is the most justified - it concentrates heat below, warms the feet, and makes the climate in the house comfortable and healthy.

An important point is that direct supply of coolant is only possible from, which heats the water to an acceptable 40-45 degrees. When using boilers of another type, the owner will need to equip a mixing unit involved in lowering the temperature of the coolant.

Behind last decades technologies for creating heated water floor systems have stepped far forward and today owners who connect a heated water floor are fully insured against problems such as leaks, water hammer, pipe damage from corrosion, etc. However, in order for the heated floor to meet all expectations, its installation must be carried out by responsible specialists in accordance with the recommendations of the heating scheme developed by heating engineers.

Is the high cost of water heated floors justified?

Hydronic underfloor heating systems cost much more than traditional types heating. average price per m2 of water heated flooring is about $30, taking into account the work and the purchase of components, so the cost of a project for a house with an area of ​​one hundred square meters can be quite high. At the same time, low operating costs in the long term justify the investment of property owners.

The average temperature of a water heated floor is 40-45 degrees. Therefore, during operation, such a system requires much less energy resources than a traditional radiator circuit. In addition, you need to know that the average cost of 1 m2 of water heated floor is calculated taking into account the purchase of all necessary components of the system, including:

How larger area home, the lower the cost per square meter of heated floor, since the cost of the most expensive element of the system - the boiler - is evenly distributed over each square of area.

Review of popular manufacturers

Final cost 1 square meter Warm water floors also depend on the choice of components produced by different brands. At the moment, on the domestic market you can purchase a Rehau warm water floor, produced in Germany. German brand guarantees high product quality and excellent consumer characteristics of the system. The affordable price of a Rehau water-heated floor allows you to save money already at the first stage of a home heating project.

Among other advantages that a Rehau warm water floor has, it is worth highlighting the following qualities:

Manufacturers from other countries also operate on the market, these are:

The choice of manufacturers is quite large and the consumer may not be limited to foreign brands, because in addition to those listed, their products are more expensive affordable prices They are sold on the market by companies from the Russian Federation and neighboring countries.

How does electric-water heated floor work?

An electric water heated floor, which is a combined heating system, can be installed in the house. This system uses special antifreeze as a coolant, and the design itself consists of pipes with a small internal cross-section (about 24 mm), inside of which a cable is placed. Liquid electric floors are different simple installation and low installation costs.

The most popular products on the market are products from the XL Pipe brand. Positive reviews of the XL Pipe electric water heated floor are confirmation High Quality and product reliability.

Among the tangible advantages of products from this brand are the following characteristics:

• high maintainability;
• overheat protection;
• absence of electromagnetic radiation;
• possibility of laying pipes according to any pattern;
• simplified floor screed.

What coating is compatible with underfloor heating?

In addition to answering the question: how much does a warm water floor cost, owners are faced with other dilemmas. Most often they touch on the topic of design compatibility with various types floor coverings. Based on the operating principle of heated floors, it can be assumed that the most effective solution there will be a choice of flooring with maximum heat capacity.

The first type of coating is protected from deformation and has sufficient heat transfer, so it is often used in rooms with high level loads.

The tiled covering for a warm water floor will be durable and practical.

Laminate and parquet, although they do not have the same wear resistance as tiles, however, have a number of other positive qualities- it has good heat conductivity and a simple installation process. Thus, water heated flooring under a wooden floor can also be implemented in the house. Linoleum can also be used in different rooms, it is worth remembering that the maximum thickness of a warm water floor should not exceed ten centimeters.

The owner can consider each of the options and determine which coating is best for a warm water floor after assessing the layout of the house and the resources available.

Installation of a warm water floor

The main aspect proper functioning The heating system requires proper installation. You can do it yourself or use the services of companies that offer turnkey installation at an affordable cost. It is worth understanding that professional installation of water heated floors - the price for which is about 30% of the cost of consumables - is more preferable self-installation systems.

The rather high cost of a warm water floor per 1 m2 should not confuse property owners who are thinking about implementing an energy-efficient and reliable heating circuit. The fact is that the substantial initial investments required to purchase components and pay installers are justified over time reliable operation systems and low costs associated with the operation of heated floors.