Flooring with UFH, does it matter what type?

markodaly

I am about to put some floor down on a new build next month.

Not sure if I should put tiles or laminate down, seeing as the house is A-rated and comes with Under Floor Heating.

I know that tiles conduct the heat better, are warmer to the touch and have less thermal resistance compared to laminate, but does this matter if the house is A-rated and well-insulated once you make sure your underlay and laminate combined are below 1.5 tog or 0.15 m² K/W..

Would there be a big difference in heating bills if I went for a tile instead of a laminate that had a tog of 1.5?

Water John

The floor and the air in the room are part of the one heat thermal block. The only issue is with the material you put on the floor. Does it hinder the heat moving from the concrete to the air? This will slow the response time.

markodaly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120412133#Comment_120412133

Would the response time matter though, as its an A2W system, the heat is on all the time.

Water John

Ok, it won't matter then. You ask the place you are purchasing the floor covering, if it's suitable with underfloor heating.