Are Wunda suggesting UFH in screed isn’t the right choice?

[LiamJones]

In this months Home Building and Renovating magazine.

 

’Radiators won’t do it, UFH in screed won’t do it’

 

 

[Andehh]

Ah, an overlay system. We had one in our last place, lift up carpets... Lay 35mm (ish?) Insulated trays with pipes cut into them. Thin screed over the top.... It did work, but you could feel the pipes / no piles warmth through the screed.

 

Slower the rads, quick then normal UFH screed in response time. We didn't regret them.

Edited October 6, 2023 by Andehh

[JohnMo]

All really depends on the house and the insulation levels and heating system.  If it's very well insulated a thick screed or concrete may be best, a big chunk of concrete to slowly release heat, either drip fed in to floor or added in chunks on cheap rate. No need for zones or complex control, super simple. Retrofit a different story, UFH to free up wall space, not the best insulation, mixed in with a few radiators you may be better with system that takes heat and releases quickly.

 

Horses for courses. No one solution fits all homes.