One of the key issues when considering underfloor heating is the eventual running cost of the system once it is installed. One of the reasons underfloor heating is becoming more popular is because it proposes to be more energy efficient; reducing carbon emissions and saving money.
Choosing the most suitable system for your particular property, and your lifestyle, can help you make the most of heating while saving money at the same time.
The Hills Fuel Poverty Report, commissioned by the government, estimates that there will be 4.1 million households living in fuel poverty in the UK by the end of 2011.
That staggering figure is due to the rise in energy prices over recent years, and any measures people take to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, help to reduce the cost of heating.
The final cost of an underfloor heating system will be broken down into several areas, each of which may come from different suppliers or one sole contractor.
The cost of purchasing the system, the cost of installation, and the running cost of the heating once it has been installed, all need to be taken into account when assessing which type of system to use.
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