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UFH Design Blog

Practical guides, technical explainers and industry advice from specialist underfloor heating engineers.

Heat Loss Calculations
June 2025

What Is a BS EN 12831-1 Heat Loss Calculation and Why Does It Matter?

Every UFH system and heat pump installation should be sized on a proper room-by-room heat loss calculation. We explain what BS EN 12831-1 requires, what the outputs look like, and why getting it right matters for both MCS compliance and running costs.

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UFH Design
May 2025

UFH Pipe Layout: What Your Installer Actually Needs From the Designer

A good UFH pipe layout drawing does far more than show where the pipe goes. Circuit lengths, fixing centres, flow rates, manifold positions — here's what needs to be on the drawing before your installer arrives on site.

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Heat Pumps
April 2025

Why UFH and Heat Pumps Work So Well Together (And How to Make Sure Yours Does)

Air-source heat pumps are most efficient at low flow temperatures — exactly what a well-designed UFH system delivers. But the design has to be right. We explain the key variables and how to avoid the common mistakes that cost efficiency.

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