No, with our patented Overlay™ system you simply lay the panels over existing solid or timber floors. It
provides you with all the benefits of warm water floor heating, but without the inconvenience of installing
traditional under floor central heating.
Is floor heating easy to control?
Yes, and the Polyplumb range incorporates a wide variety of control products: including single zone control,
allowing upstairs and downstairs to be controlled separately; and individual room control, allowing you
complete freedom over the temperature in each room.
Can floor heating be used as well as my normal heating source?
Yes, floor heating can be used as either the main or secondary source of a home’s heating. This will primarily
depend on whether it is a new build property or a renovation project requiring under floor heating; or a single
room retro-fit or extension using the Overlay™ system. They are all compatible with standard central heating
boilers, and are especially suited to condensing boilers. All Polyplumb floor heating solutions can also be used
as stand-alone systems, and work in conjunction with heated towel rails.
Is floor heating expensive to install?
No, generally Polyplumb floor heating solutions are quicker and cheaper to install than most other systems.
As the installation of our floor heating is completed in one stage, it can reduce the cost, as well as the length
of time the installers are on site for.
Is floor heating expensive to run?
No, and in the long run it can be more economical to run than a radiator based system, as the water is kept
at a lower temperature to produce the equivalent heat output. As floor heating demands a low temperature
rise output from the boiler, this form of heating is ideally suited to achieving maximum economy from a
condensing boiler or heat pump.
Can I use floor heating in just one room?
Yes, our unique Overlay™ system is laid over existing solid or timber floors and is ideal for single room retro-fit
projects or extensions. The unique and innovative products within the Polyplumb range also allow our under
floor heating to be installed in room extensions or refurbishment projects with minimal disruption to existing
heating and electrical supplies.
Will the system need maintenance?
No, all Polyplumb floor heating systems are virtually maintenance free. All our floor heating products are
covered by the Polypipe 50 year guarantee.
Are Polyplumb systems better than electric systems?
Yes. All Polyplumb floor heating systems use warm water and emit heat across the entire floor surface,
providing an even and comfortable heat throughout the room. As they are connected to your existing heating,
they can be more economical to run than electric systems.
Can floor heating only be used with tiled or solid floors?
No. Polyplumb’s floor heating systems will function efficiently under any type of flooring – carpet, timber,
laminate, tiles or vinyl, as long as it is well insulated underneath to prevent excessive heat loss. For further
information on different floor coverings see page 13.
Will floor heating delay my building or retro-fit project?
No. If your project is planned correctly there is absolutely no reason why installing floor heating should delay
the progress. Polyplumb floor heating systems can be quicker to install than many other under floor systems,
and the unique Overlay™ system can be installed easily in most existing homes.
Will floor heating make my feet ache?
No. This was a genuine problem with older floor heating systems, where electric elements were embedded in
a concrete slab with no insulation. As the majority of the heat was escaping, the systems had to work harder
and at higher temperatures to keep the room at a comfortable level – which led to people suffering from achy
feet. The Polyplumb systems are water based, meaning the temperature can be controlled much more easily,
and houses are fully insulated underneath, meaning that there is no excessive heat loss.