WAVIN UNDERFLOOR HEATING & COOLING
Wavin Limited
Edlington Lane
Doncaster
SOUTH YORKSHIRE DN12 1BY
Tel: 01709 856200
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Suppliers of: underfloor heating systems commercial underfloor heating controls commercial underfloor heating systems
Wavin is one of the UK leaders in warm water underfloor heating and a major supplier to both the residential and commercial sectors.
We have underfloor heating solutions for new-build or renovation projects, with any floor construction or type of heat source, backed up by our complete project design service.
Wavin is a complete system that is product-based and provides the highest possible heating performance while being quick and easy to install.
Main Product Solutions:
Comfia Manifolds and Controls
Each project has different requirements, so Comfia UFH have a choice of manifolds for you to choose from. The unique Comfia manifold is easy to install and gives you unrivalled flexibility. Our range of standard, blending, and composite manifolds completes an unbroken circuit of quality in every Comfia system.
Comfia pipes and fittings
Here at Wavin Comfia, we insist on Polybutylene pipe in our systems due to its unrivalled installation properties, use, and sustainability. Polybutylene pipe is designed to last for the life of the building and carries an industry-leading 100-year guarantee. More flexible than other pipes, it offers excellent creep resistance, is non-corrosive, resists frost damage, and is unaffected by hard, soft, or aggressive water conditions.
Comfia Panels and Accessories
A range of underfloor panels and accessories that are compatible with different types and coverings.
Sentio Controls and Thermostats
Wavin has a range of Sentio Controls that you can choose from to make regulating your indoor climate easy. Sentio provides a range of underfloor heating controls from wired and wireless, to being able to control from outside of your home with the Sentio App.
District Heating Solutions:
Calefa District Heating
Wavin Calefa HIU sets new standards for domestic hot water and heating delivery in terms of responsiveness, efficiency, and ease of installation. All our models feature our unique bypass control making them the most efficient units on the market.
Wavin underfloor heating can provide a comprehensive design service, with all necessary materials, CAD installation drawings and instructions sent direct to site. Alternatively, we can supply underfloor heating components to installers who wish to undertake their own system designs. Wavin is a Full Member of The Underfloor Heating Manufacturer Association (UHMA).
View the Wavin Ranges on BPi:
- Wavin Group Entry
- Osma Above & Below Ground Drainage
- Hep2O Push-fit Plumbing
- Hepworth Clay & Terracotta Drainage
Further Technical information is available to download from the BPi Download Library
The Vital Role of Installer Networks for Domestic Indoor Climates System Installation
In the United Kingdom (UK), ensuring optimal indoor climate conditions in domestic settings is paramount for comfort, health, and energy efficiency. This necessitates the installation of reliable and efficient indoor climate systems, including heating & ventilation systems.
Today, in the next part of our weekly industry insight series, Tony Croke, Product Manager for Indoor Climate Solutions in Wavin UK & Ireland, discusses the benefits of installer networks in ensuring that domestic indoor climate systems are installed to the highest standards and meet regulatory requirements.
Ensuring Compliance and Quality Assurance
Installer networks linked to quality manufacturers in the UK tend to uphold rigorous standards of compliance and quality assurance. Through accreditation processes and ongoing training, network members are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with relevant regulations, such as Building Regulations Part F (ventilation) and Part L (energy efficiency) as well as familiarity wit the specifications of the products they are trained on. By ensuring compliance with these standards, installer networks contribute to the safety, efficiency, and durability of indoor climate systems in domestic settings.
Access to Specialized Expertise
Installer networks provide access to a wealth of specialized expertise for both installers and homeowners. Members of these networks undergo training and certification in various aspects of indoor climate system installation, including system design, equipment selection, and troubleshooting. This expertise ensures that installers can recommend and install the most suitable systems for each household's unique requirements, optimizing comfort and energy efficiency while minimizing operating costs.
Worker installing underfloor heating pipe
Enhanced Customer Confidence and Satisfaction
Homeowners benefit from the peace of mind that comes with hiring installers affiliated with reputable networks. By choosing network members, homeowners can trust that their indoor climate systems will be installed to high standards, providing reliable performance and long-term durability. Installer networks often offer warranties and guarantees on their workmanship, further bolstering customer confidence and satisfaction.
Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Installer networks in the UK play a key role in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in indoor climate system installations. Through training and education initiatives, network members are encouraged to prioritize energy-efficient technologies and practices, such as the use of heat interface units, heat pumps, under floor heating systems and ventilation systems with heat recovery. By promoting energy-efficient solutions, installer networks contribute to reducing carbon emissions and lowering homeowners' energy bills.
Facilitating Innovation and Technology Adoption
Installer networks serve as conduits for innovation and the adoption of new technologies in domestic indoor climate systems. By fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, suppliers, and installers, these networks facilitate the introduction of cutting-edge technologies that improve system performance, reliability, and user experience. Through ongoing training and information exchange, network members stay abreast of emerging trends and innovations, ensuring that they can offer homeowners the latest and most advanced indoor climate solutions.
In conclusion, installer networks play a vital role in ensuring the successful installation of indoor climate systems in domestic settings across the UK. By upholding standards of compliance and quality assurance, providing access to specialized expertise, enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability, and facilitating innovation and technology adoption, these networks contribute to creating comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient indoor environments for homeowners. As such, installer networks are indispensable partners for manufacturers in the quest for optimal indoor climate control in the UK.
Woman walking through living room with ICS
Indoor Climate Solutions at Wavin
At Wavin, our purpose is to build healthy sustainable environments. Our tailored indoor climate solutions feature our market leading systems and products including underfloor heating, heat interface units, MVHR and single controls (interfacing with all of these technologies). They provide the following benefits:
Improved energy efficiency
Low maintenance
More space and design freedom
Compatible with all floor types and coverings
Comfortable environments with even heat and less dust
Full zone control
Flexible solutions including installation and after-sales support
Design and system selection support
Wavin’s extensive experience in residential projects as the market leader in Europe
Wavin Underfloor heating systems: a complete guide
With the Future Homes initiative there is lots of change in terms of how homes will be heated in the UK from 2025.
In the last four to six months in particular, we’ve seen a big drive towards installing air source heat pumps from housing developers as they make changes to reflect these new government targets.
The Future Homes Standard means that new developments can’t use fossil fuels to heat new properties. While some developers are looking at continuing to work with radiators, there are some concerns that this isn’t the most effective or energy efficient method. In fact, we believe a fantastic alternative heating system which works incredibly well in conjunction with heat pumps is underfloor heating.
In this blog, we’ll be putting this particular heating solution under the spotlight to explain why it is an incredible heating method for both new developments and existing properties in comparison to radiators.
Before we begin, let’s first take a look at the history of underfloor heating systems.
Underfloor heating explained
Underfloor heating was originally introduced to the UK in 1970s and was classed as a modern technique to heat homes and other buildings.
With an underfloor heating system, the floor is gently heated by piped warm water and the heat energy is emitted from the floor by natural radiation.
Throughout the years the system has continued to evolve and is now seen as an effective and energy efficient alternative to traditional radiators.
The most popular underfloor heating systems
At Wavin, we offer a range of underfloor heating systems which can accommodate a number of different installation needs.
The three most popular types of underfloor heating options currently being installed across the UK include:
