In the heating method of the home, the underfloor heating radiator is actually the main choice.
However, one may notice the fact that the number of people currently underfloor heating is gradually decreasing.
It is no exaggeration to say that underfloor heating has been very popular in the past."
However, why did the once "limelight" floor heating system fall from the altar?
In fact, this is mainly determined by the inadequacy of the underfloor heating system. Don't be surprised when you see these shortcomings.
The theme of this issue is: Warm radiators. Why did the radiator fall off the altar? The whole article is divided into two main sections: Why did underfloor heating become so popular in the first place? Why did geothermal energy, which was once all the rage, fall from the altar?
Why did underfloor heating become a hot topic in the first place"?
In the past, underfloor heating has indeed been very popular.
It can be said that during that period, most of the people who installed a heating system in their homes would first choose underfloor heating.
The so-called floor heating is to bury the heating pipes used for floor heating under our indoor ground, and achieve the effect of radiant heating through internal hot water circulation.
Because of this unique property, it makes the floor heating reach a very high level of heat in the early stage.
a) - for the decoration, the decoration is more excellent.
Underfloor heating gives the impression that it provides a better decorative effect when it comes to renovations.
When carrying out home renovation, we first need to carry out the renovation of water and electricity facilities, and then carry out hard decoration of walls and floors.
However, there seems to be one detail that everyone is missing. Before we begin these renovation work, the first priority is to ensure that the interior is properly laid out and designed.
In terms of interior layout design, underfloor heating does show its unique advantages:
1. Since the floor heating is buried under the ground, it does not have any adverse effects on the interior decoration layout. We have the ability to decorate our household items however we want.
2. The underfloor heating part exposed to the ground is only a manifold in the underfloor heating equipment. They are usually discreetly placed in the kitchen or bathroom, while the renovation room simply fits into a cupboard. These factors do not have any impact on the layout of the interior.
b) - This is a local unit at the provincial level.
The popularity of underfloor heating for some time is largely due to the fact that it is more economical to use.
The heating methods of various provinces and regions are also based on the unique nature of the underfloor heating system itself. That is, it is almost completely hidden under the ground, without revealing any part.
It is with this specific installation method that we have succeeded in saving some of the space in the interior.
Therefore, the benefits of underfloor heating are obvious in our renovation process:
1. Whether it is furniture or sofa, it can be placed close to the wall. Place the sofa in the corner of the wall to make use of the space and make the interior more spacious and bright. For example, on the sofa in the living room, we can bring it close to the wall. This makes more efficient use of the space in this location and also saves more space in the interior.
2. The area under the window sill can also be fully utilized. For example, we can choose to place tatami mats or desks on the windowsill to save space in this area.
c) - provides a high level of comfort.
A significant advantage of underfloor heating is its comfort. Compared to other heating methods, this comfort is indeed superior.
The comfort brought by floor heating is mainly divided into two parts: the first is the uniformity of the indoor temperature, and the second is the comfort of people walking.
From these two perspectives, underfloor heating shows obvious advantages compared with almost all other heating methods.
Underfloor heating is unique in that it is achieved through the radiation of the ground indoors.
In this process, heat energy rises from the surface, and the surface has certain temperature characteristics.
Therefore, in terms of comfort, underfloor heating has the following obvious advantages:
1. The temperature distribution of the whole room is quite uniform, which brings a quite comfortable experience. You won't feel your head hot and your feet cold, and you won't feel signs of wind in your legs.
2. Floor heating is used to make the feet feel extra comfortable. If you like to wear slippers in winter, then you should wear more shoes. Especially after heating in winter, the temperature of the floor becomes very moderate. Step on it barefoot and you will feel very comfortable.
4) - The temperature is slightly on the high side.
Compared to radiators, underfloor heating is clearly better.
The heating effect is remarkable, and the most intuitive manifestation is that the temperature of the room we live in is relatively high.
I'm not sure if you've ever had the comparison that in a home with central heating, if you install radiators and underfloor heating separately, then the temperature will be different.
In the case of self-heating technology, this difference in temperature actually leads to an additional problem: the amount of gas used.
Therefore, if we are concerned about the heating effect of our home, it would be more appropriate to choose underfloor heating.
Compared with radiators, floor heating has more obvious advantages in heating efficiency:
1. Its heat dissipation effect is better, and the heat dissipation distribution is more balanced. The use of underfloor heating not only saves natural gas, but also provides a more comfortable indoor environment. Therefore, in the case of self-heating of households, the use of underfloor heating can save natural gas resources more effectively. As each year goes on, the amount of natural gas we save is considerable.
2. The indoor temperature is relatively high. If you use central heating and use the same hot water, you will observe that the temperature in a family room equipped with underfloor heating is at least 2 3 ° C higher than in a family room with radiators.
Why did the "once-smash hit" floor heating system "fall from the altar"?
Underfloor heating had numerous advantages over radiators and was very popular in that era.
So, at this stage, why does underfloor heating seem to have lost its lofty status?
I'm sure many of you have heard of this situation.
We have observed that there are actually many more people who currently consult about installing heating and end up choosing radiators than underfloor heating.
My personal opinion on the reasons behind this problem is that it can be boiled down to the following four aspects.
a) - quite difficult to repair.
More and more households are choosing to abandon underfloor heating, and one of the notable factors is that the maintenance process of underfloor heating is extremely difficult.
Although the possibility of damage to the underfloor heating is extremely low, this damage is still inevitable.
Especially when we are carrying out underfloor heating retrofits, if the underfloor heating is not backfilled in time, then the underfloor heating pipes may suffer damage.
In addition, when decorating, if the operation of chiseling or piercing nails is carried out on the ground, it may cause damage to the floor heating pipes.
Whatever the reason, damage to underfloor heating pipes can lead to the following problems:
1. It is necessary to remove the ground for restoration work. If you want to lay tiles on the ground, you first need to remove the tiles completely, then remove the backfill concrete and identify the leaks to repair.
2. It is quite difficult to repair, and the required maintenance cost is also very high. When making repairs, the ground needs to be damaged, which is a very complex process, and once damaged, it needs to be repaired again, which not only wastes valuable time, but also is quite expensive.
As a result, many people are hesitant to worry that underfloor heating may be damaged and may eventually choose not to install underfloor heating.
2) - The implementation process is quite complex.
One of the problems with underfloor heating compared to radiators is that its operation process is relatively complex.
Of course, if the underfloor heating system in our home is stable at all times, then it can be used continuously without additional operation.
However, if you notice some problems with the underfloor heating system in your home, such as not being hot enough, then you will feel that the operation process will become quite complicated.
In addition, due to the relatively small diameter of the heating pipes, which are usually 20 mm, this makes underfloor heating particularly problematic.
Some of the problems that arise may bother many of your friends:
1. The problem of substandard geothermal heating. Especially in underfloor heating systems, if the water in one or two circuits is not heated, you will realize that no matter how we operate, there may be problems.
2. On the blockage of the floor heating system. If there is stagnant water in the underfloor heating pipes, the water will overflow from the pipes, causing the water temperature to drop, which will affect the overall heating effect. If underfloor heating is not cleaned for a long time, it can lead to excessive accumulation of impurities, which increases the risk of clogging. In this case, you may notice that the underfloor heating system in your home is very unwarm, resulting in the indoor temperature never reaching the ideal state.
Considering the various phenomena of underfloor heating, more and more people are beginning to hesitate to install underfloor heating.
3) - the height of the floor occupied.
A significant disadvantage of underfloor heating compared to other heating methods is that it occupies higher floors.
Because underfloor heating is installed directly on the ground, it occupies the height of the ground to varying degrees.
For traditional water floor heating technology, the core steps include: first the bottom insulation panel, followed by the reflective film and reinforced mesh, then the underfloor heating pipes, then the reinforced mesh sheets, and finally the concrete backfill.
This series of operation steps is completed step by step from the basic level.
Therefore, the floor heating needs to occupy at least nearly 10 centimeters of space height from the start of the insulation board to the completion of the backfill layer.
However, such a high occupancy can raise a number of problems:
1. Reduce the actual height of the room. After the completion of the underfloor heating project, the interior height became more compact. For example, if the original clear height of our room is 27 meters, then after laying the underfloor heating, you will realize that the actual height is only 26 meters. After laying the tiles, there may be only 2 left55 meters of space too.
2. Due to the height of the building, the installation of underfloor heating may be subject to some restrictions. If the actual height of our building is only 26 meters or 265 meters, and after laying the underfloor heating, there may be only 25 meters, maybe even less than 25 meters, then we will feel very depressed.
Therefore, since the ceiling height somewhat restricts many homes from choosing underfloor heating, they can only choose radiators.
4) - There is a phenomenon of dust.
Although underfloor heating provides a high level of comfort, it can also cause the problem of fugitive dust.
I'm sure many people have heard about the dust layer generated by floor heating.
Underfloor heating mainly releases heat through the surface of the earth, so the heat increases because its density is lower than that of air.
As a result, some dust may accumulate when the heat of the ground heating increases.
For this batch of dust, our naked eye may not be able to observe it in daily life.
However, after a period of living, you can feel it from two perspectives:
1. Whether it is a bedside table or a desk that is not often used, its surface is always covered with a layer of dust. In fact, the dust rises as the hot air ends up on the surface of the bedside table or desk.
2. During sleep, it is easy to sneeze. Of course, to solve this problem once and for all, it may be necessary to rethink the placement of the bed, after all, the dust in the air can be reduced by changing the layout of the room. In fact, this condition is most likely due to an allergic reaction triggered by dust. As the dust rises under the action of the hot air, it reaches a height of about 50 centimeters, which matches the height of our bed.
As a result, many people choose not to use underfloor heating because they are concerned about the dust problems that can result from underfloor heating.
Please write it at the end of the article.
Regarding underfloor heating, there are indeed a large number of friends who are struggling with whether they should be installed. Some friends think that the current floor heating ** is too high, so if you don't understand it, buy it! In the end, more friends decided to use the installed radiators.
In fact, this does not mean that underfloor heating is not effective, but that there are indeed significant deficiencies in some specific areas compared to radiators. The problem with underfloor heating is that it is slow to respond, especially in the extreme cold of winter, when warmth arrives late. These shortcomings are also issues that we need to pay special attention to. The problem with underfloor heating is that it heats up slowly, especially in the extremely cold winter days, which can be inconvenient for people who want to heat up quickly. Eventually, this led to a warming of the ground and a gradual fall from the altar. Floor heating may be better in terms of comfort, but when it comes to maintenance and repairs, radiators are more convenient. If you have a heating system in your home, do you prefer radiators or underfloor heating? I'm willing to choose radiators. List of high-quality authors