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Even warmth across the room with fewer cold spots.
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Underfloor Heating (UFH)
Comfortable, efficient heating designed room by room for new builds, renovations and heat pump systems.
Room-by-room heat loss, pipe spacing, manifolds, floor build-up and controls designed together.
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Comfort you feel, design you do not see.
Underfloor heating works best when comfort, heat loss, floor construction and control are designed together.
The visible pipework is only one part of the system. The real value is in the design decisions that make each room warm, balanced and efficient.
Lower flow temperatures
Ideal for efficient heat pump performance.
Room-by-room control
Zoned heating designed around how each space is used.
Clean, hidden heating
No bulky radiators, giving more freedom for room layouts.
Designed, not guessed
UFH is not just pipes in the floor.
AquaTherma designs each zone around the room, the building fabric and the finished floor, so the system can deliver comfort without unnecessary flow temperature or guesswork.
Room-by-room heat loss
Pipe spacing
Manifold locations
Floor construction
Floor finishes
Flow temperatures
Heat pump compatibility
Zoning and controls
Floor build-up
The warmth is hidden, but the layers matter.
The right build-up depends on the project. Screed, overlay boards, insulation, pipework and the final floor finish all affect output, response time and comfort.
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Floor finish
Tile, timber, laminate or carpet specified around output.
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Screed or overlay board
The layer that spreads heat evenly across the room.
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UFH pipe
Pipe centres designed around room heat loss.
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Insulation
Keeps heat moving upwards into the living space.
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Subfloor
The structural base for the chosen build-up.
A UFH design should match the floor construction and finish before the pipework is installed.
Screeded UFH
A strong route for new builds and major renovations with a designed floor build-up.
Low-profile overlay UFH
Useful where floor height matters and disruption needs to stay controlled.
Retrofit UFH
Practical options for existing homes, extensions and room-by-room upgrades.
New build UFH
Designed early around heat loss, manifold positions and low-temperature heating.
UFH for different projects
Underfloor heating should be shaped around the project type, not sold as one standard pipe layout.
UFH routeNew Builds
Full UFH design for efficient low-temperature heating.
UFH routeRenovations
Practical UFH options where floor height and disruption matter.
UFH routeHeat Pump Projects
UFH designed to help heat pumps run efficiently.
UFH routeTrade Supply
Materials, manifolds and design support for installers.
Underfloor heating questions
Answers to the practical questions around existing homes, floor finishes, heat pumps and UFH design.
Have plans, floor finishes or a heat pump design?
Send us the details and we will advise the right UFH route for the project.
Send UFH detailsIs underfloor heating suitable for existing homes?+
Yes, but the right system depends on floor build-up, available height, insulation, room heat loss and the finished floor. Overlay UFH can often suit renovations where digging up the floor is not practical.
What is the difference between screeded UFH and overlay UFH?+
Screeded UFH is usually built into a new floor build-up, with pipework covered by screed. Overlay UFH sits above an existing structure using low-profile boards or trays, making it useful for refurbishments.
Can UFH work with an air source heat pump?+
Yes. UFH is often a very good match for heat pumps because it can deliver comfortable heat at lower water temperatures when the pipe spacing and heat loss are designed correctly.
Can I have UFH upstairs?+
Yes. Upstairs UFH can be designed with overlay systems, structural deck solutions or other suitable build-ups depending on the property and floor construction.
What floor finishes work with UFH?+
Tiles, stone, engineered timber, laminate, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and carpet can all work in the right design. The floor finish affects heat output, so it should be included in the specification.
How long does UFH take to warm up?+
Warm-up time depends on the floor build-up. Screeded systems have more thermal mass and respond more slowly, while overlay systems can be more responsive.
Do you design the pipe layout and manifold positions?+
Yes. AquaTherma designs pipe spacing, zones, manifold positions, flow temperatures and controls around room heat loss and the project layout.
Can you supply UFH materials only?+
Yes. AquaTherma can support trade supply, materials, manifolds and design guidance for installers as well as complete project design routes.
Related comfort and design services
Useful next pages for turning UFH into a complete low-temperature heating strategy.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Compact, efficient renewable heating for homes and projects where low temperature design is handled properly.
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Variotherm Overlay UFH
Low-profile, powerful overlay UFH for renovation projects where output, responsiveness and floor build-up matter.
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System Design and Specification
Clear, practical system design for heat pumps, UFH, MVHR, controls and open-system performance.
Explore serviceReady to design your UFH system?
Share your plans, floor build-up, finished floor choices or heat pump design and AquaTherma will advise the right UFH route.