With eco-friendly products and lifestyles becoming more and more important in modern life. This push for environmental solutions to the way that we live has led to developments and innovations in a wide range of technologies and products that are used in everyday life. One area that is a hot topic of discussion currently is how individuals can make their homes more energy efficient.
Heating systems are the key way of heating homes as well as heating water for use in your property. As this is a vital part of the home, efforts and research are being put into making heating systems and the various other systems that we use in our properties more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. In this article, we take a look at the future of heating systems as well as why it is important to consider more environmentally friendly alternatives to heating our homes. If you require further information on UFH systems or have questions about the thermal efficiency of underfloor heating systems compared to other systems then enquire with Easyflow today using an online contact form on our website or telephone now on: 01743 298001
Pledges for the Phasing out of Fossil Fuel Heating
Although announced last year, the government has recently re-highlighted their pledge to phase out of fossil fuel heating in new build properties by 2020 with a gas ban being proposed by 2025. This is part of a push to implement a new wide-ranging clean growth strategy which attempts to move away from fossil fuel energy sources and to encourage carbon storage and the capture of carbon. The emerging question is how can we move away from fossil fuel emissions and towards more environmentally friendly options and this is reflected by the fact that we will more than likely need to find ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well as find more energy efficient heating methods. This is where other heating systems come into the forefront as there are more energy efficient heating systems that are available than the more traditional systems that are commonplace.
Is a Central Heating System With Radiators Less Energy Efficient Than Other Systems?
Arguably the most common type of central heating system in homes around the UK is the central heating system that utilises radiators to heat rooms around your home. Although this is one of the most common forms of heating, this is not to say that it is the most energy-efficient option. There are a range of issues with radiator based central heating systems which lead to these systems being less energy efficient than their less traditional counterparts. As heat rises, this means that you may find that there are cold spots in the room which is being heated. This results in less energy efficiency as the radiators will take longer to heat the room. If your radiators are situated next to windows then you may also experience heat loss through the windows as heat can quickly escape to the outside. The thermal efficiency of your windows are also a factor here.
Underfloor heating has become highly popular in recent years, especially as an alternative to radiator based central heating systems. This may be because of the fact that radiators can be removed from rooms which frees up space for additional furniture or for open plan designs. Due to the fact that these underfloor heating systems heat the floor and then the room around flooring, this ensures that there is more even heating in a room. This leads to a more energy efficient system which is more environmentally friendly.
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