BACKPOSTED ON: JUNE 6, 2023 6:23 AM
TAGS: ‘HIGH CEILINGS, ELECTRIC UNDERFLOOR HEATING, FLOOR HEATING SYSTEM, UNDERFLOOR HEATING‘
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Ever dreamed of having a grand living space with high ceilings? There is no doubt that they are an iconic feature in the interior design industry.
However, when spaces with high ceilings need to be heated these grand architectural characteristics can be challenging. Traditional heating systems tend to struggle when trying to evenly distribute warmth throughout lofty areas, leaving people feeling chilly and uncomfortable.
Fortunately, electric underfloor heating offers an innovative solution that can transform your high-ceilinged space into a cosy and inviting area.
How Underfloor Heating Works
Unlike hydronic heating systems where the heating element is embedded in the slab, electrical underfloor heating uses electric cables installed directly beneath the floor surface. These cables are arranged in a serpentine pattern and provide gentle and consistent heat throughout the room.
Heat rises due to natural convection, where warmer air expands and becomes less dense, causing it to rise while cooler air sinks. Heat generated beneath the floor gradually rises, enveloping the room in warmth.
Radiant heat transfer occurs when heat energy is emitted from a warm surface and absorbed by cooler objects and surfaces in its path. In underfloor heating, electric cables beneath the floor act as the heat source, emitting radiant heat evenly across the floor and creating a gentle, consistent warmth that rises throughout the room.
Heating a Space with High Ceilings
The main reason high ceilings are less common is their higher costs for construction, heating, and maintenance. However, underfloor heating offers an excellent solution for rooms with high ceilings. Since heat naturally rises, the lower part of the room warms up faster, meaning you don’t have to wait for the entire space to fill with heated air.
When considering heating systems for a space with high ceilings, Speedheat’s electric underfloor heating provides many advantages. It heats floors very quickly, you can already feel the warmth within 30 to 40 minutes. Additionally, the coils cool down quickly, offering an energy-efficient solution. The coils are only 1.5 mm thick, making it entirely feasible to heat specific rooms, such as living areas or spaces with high ceilings efficiently.