Radiant Heat For Added Value

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In the face of the current economic downturn, many homeowners are choosing to improve their living conditions by renovating rather than moving home. Instead of making cheap and quick updates for a fast sale homeowners are now looking to invest in a quality refurbishment that will add genuine value to their properties. This is in fact an excellent time to install a luxurious and durable tiled floor. The one drawback of tiled floors is how cold they can get in winter, a cause for concern for many homeowners. This problem can be easily fixed by laying electric radiant heating in conjunction with the tiles. To a tile retailer or tiler, this will be the single most worthwhile recommendation they can make to their customers. Not only does it serve as a solution for the immediate issue at hand, it also offers many other benefits.

Aesthetic advantage: Space is always a premium and any opportunity to minimise clutter is precious. The freedom to rearrange existing furniture, to enhance usage of available space,to be creative without hindrance from obstructive radiators, is a powerful incentive for many homeowners.

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... heating efficiency: Electric floor heating provides more than just warmth - it provides a more efficient form of heating. Because the vertical stratification of underfloor heating conformsto the natural inclinations of the human body towards warm feet and cool head, it makes for more comfortable warmth than conventional radiators.

Hassle-free specification and installation: One of the best aspects of radiant underfloor heating must be its installation, and in turn specification simplicity. It works with both wood and concrete floorbases and is thus suitable for period properties and new properties. Plus it does not raise floor height - a critical consideration in many updating projects.

Peace of mind: Once fitted, neither retailer, installer nor homeowner need to worry about future servicing since there are no pipes to bleed or clean. Should any issues arise the availability of warranties, including popular lifetime guarantees available, provide a security blanket.