Is underfloor heating more expensive to install than a radiator system?
If you only compare the cost of a system at the time of installation, then there is a price premium for underfloor heating. What’s really important is to compare the other ‘hidden costs’ associated with radiators that add up over time – known as the ‘whole life’ costs. Remember, a radiator system costs more to run in terms of energy – more gas, more oil and no fossil fuels are likely to get cheaper. A radiator system runs on average at between 70c – 80c whereas underfloor heating runs on average at between 30c – 50cIt is very straightforward to use renewable energy sources with underfloor heating because of the lower temperature requirements – more difficult with a radiator system. Radiator systems also require maintenance and decoration every few years. Convection spoils general décor, producing black stains and streaks on walls and ceilings and causes the build up of dust behind pictures and mirrors. Finally, buildings are expensive to construct – with underfloor heating you release
