2.7m 23 1.8m Good underfloor heating explained Radiator versus Underfloor Heating 2.7m 1.8m 21 Radiator System Underfloor Heating System Hot air rises. The hotter the air, the quicker it rises. Radiators heat small amounts of air to a high temperature, which rises quickly and displaces the colder air above. This air then falls to the floor setting up a circulation of colder air around your room. Good underfloor heating gently warms the floor across its entire surface and the air directly above it to just the temperature you want. This gives you comfort, economy and ease of control. System design is key to ensure the benefits of using underfloor heating are maximised, and a welldesigned underfloor heating system will ensure you get optimal performance and value from your underfloor heating investment. experience We carefully design each individual installation to optimise performance Bassetts has vast experience in supply of underfloor heating in residential, commercial and industrial applications, ensuring peace of mind that a GLO+ underfloor heating system will be a robust and sound investment.
benefits WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF UNDERFLOOR HEATING? A gentle, even warmth throughout the house Warm, dry floors hinder the growth of dust mites GLO+ floor heating can save you up to 30% against other systems Put your furniture where you like Comfort GLO+ floor heating systems are designed to create a gentle, even warmth throughout the room which provides the optimum comfort and economy. As a minimum GLO+ provides individual temperature control in every room, but it also offers a range of weather compensation control systems to suit most buildings. Health & Safety The absence of hard edges or high surface temperatures has resulted in floor heating systems being the choice for buildings such as nursery schools and homes of the elderly, and with low surface temperatures a legal requirement, it makes underfloor heating a viable alternative to conventional heating. Warm, dry floors create an environment which hinders the growth of dust mites, generally recognised as being a major factor in asthma and other allergies. And with safety in mind GLO+ has adopted a set of low voltage controls to eliminate the risk of electrical injury at room thermostats and manifolds. Efficiency Floor heating has fundamental advantages over conventional systems. Since floor heating is primarily a gentle heat warming the room from the floor up, it creates the same feeling of comfort as other heating systems but at a lower air temperature. The air temperature in a room can be reduced by 1-2ºC for the same degree of comfort. Conventional radiator systems distribute their heat by convection currents. These currents or draughts ensure that the coldest air is at ground level, thus the occupants sit in the coldest area of the room. Since underfloor heating uses the principle of radiation to transmit heat, it does not create convection currents, and the warmest part of the room is right where it is required - near the floor where the occupants sit. GLO+ is ideal for New Builds, Extensions and Renovations Interior Design Freedom With underfloor heating you have the ultimate flexibility when it comes to interior design. Furniture selection is not constrained by the positioning of radiators and there is no conflict between finishing style and radiator design. That means you can decorate your home and place your furniture as you wish. With the exception of a small thermostat in each room, underfloor heating is out of sight. With a GLO+ underfloor heating system you will feel the gentle warmth in your room softening cold and unfriendly surfaces such as stone and ceramics, into luxurious and comfortable floors.
Solid Floors Solid floors are probably the most commonly used with floor heating. The floor heating pipe is secured to a steel mesh grid or plastic rail system, which is fitted above the floor insulation. The finished floor screed is laid over the pipe in a conventional manner. This type of construction leaves the floor heating pipe in intimate contact with the floor screed, providing a good conduction path for the heat away from the pipe to the surface of the floor. Suspended, Joist Floors Floor heating is equally suitable for use in timber suspended floors. The low mass of the suspended floor system means that reaction times are great. Emission plates conduct heat from the floor heating pipe to the underside of the floor resulting in a very effective heat transfer. Floating Floors Favored by developers and ideal for renovations, floating floors allow a faster build time than a solid floor, while exhibiting many of a solid floor s characteristics. A grooved insulation board is required on top of the existing floor, on which an aluminum heat emission plate is placed. The floor is then laid onto the heat emission plate. flooring solutions GLO+ IS SUITABLE FOR SOLID, SUSPENDED AND FLOATING FLOORS
design GLO+ combines expert technical design with the highest quality components and controls. A poorly designed underfloor heating system may not perform effectively, and will ultimately compromise your investment. GLO+ underfloor heating is designed to optimise the correct ratio and configuration of pipe and circuits that are required for the particular room s dimensions and characteristics, maximising the unique benefits of an underfloor heating system. Where the particular floor area or characteristics of the room require more than one circuit, we will incorporate that into the design. Bespoke GLO+ is competitive as we assure you a properly designed system, where we will tailor the individual design of your underfloor heating system to meet room requirements. By using the latest in design software, we are able to ensure optimised performance and efficiency - giving you value-for-money. Guarantee GLO+ floor heating pipe is PeX-A pipe, manufactured to DIN EN 4726 with an EVOH oxygen diffusion barrier to DIN EN 12318. The pipe has a 50-year guarantee. Each circuit has an individual flow meter, allowing the system to be hydraulically balanced, ensuring optimised performance. Simply this means that the system works as efficiently as possible. Controls GLO+ boasts one of the most advanced control systems for underfloor heating on the market, and with the option of internet controls, users can operate the system from most mobile devices. GLO+ room thermostats can be hard wired or wireless, and are self-modulating, meaning that the flow in the underfloor heating circuits is continually adjusted, based on the needs of that room. This provides enhanced comfort and efficiency over the alternative on/off technology. GLO+ is the only system on the market that uses this technology. The benefits of GLO+ control system are: Self-modulating technology Internet control via the GLO+ Web server Adaptive week programme Holiday function Wired or wireless control option Valve exercising Pump logics Fireplace option Bypass function Temperature range limiter Setting the standard Bassetts have been supplying GLO underfloor heating for 20 years and have a proven track record in the industry. It is important to us to ensure that every installation meets our high standards. Each system we sell is a compelling example of why GLO+ floor heating is the best choice for comfort, efficiency and performance. We strive to ensure designed solutions that will function at peak performance and proficiency. UNDERFLOOR HEATING IS AN IMPORTANT INVESTMENT; MAKE IT WITH PEOPLE WHOSE TRACK RECORD YOU CAN TRUST.
commercial applications As well as the domestic sector, GLO+ provides underfloor heating solutions for commercial installations Installations include: Car Showrooms The gentle, quiet warmth and lack of visible heat emitters and air movement makes floor heating a very successful solution for car showrooms. Churches The radiant warmth of underfloor heating is a very suitable means of providing comfort to Churches and high-ceilinged commercial buildings where stratification is a problem when using other types of heating system. Nursing and Residential Homes The constant occupancy and requirement for a safe and steady temperature in this type of caring environment makes GLO+ the ideal system for these buildings. Schools The lack of sharp edged radiators and characteristic low surface temperature provided by floor heating makes GLO+ an ideal choice for schools. Offices GLO+ provides comfortable heat within office environments, with the design freedom and additional space, making it increasingly popular in modern offices. Factories GLO+ can provide a great alternative to conventional air heating systems in factories. Heat radiating gently from the floor can provide an economical and comfortable working environment in a large workshop or factory premises. renewables The system is fully compatible with all domestic and commercial renewable applications - including air-source heat pumps, biomass and geo-thermal heat pumps making it ideal for new builds, extensions and renovations. GLO+ FLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED IN COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT IRELAND.
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