Schluter-Systems Ltd Underfloor Heating

Name: Schluter-Systems Ltd Underfloor Heating
Address: Units 3-5, Bardon 22 Industrial Estate, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE
Telephone: 0844 417 1374

0844 417 1374

Schlüter-Systems provides the latest in low-height hydronic and electric underfloor heating systems, with options suitable for new-build, renovation and conversion projects.

Schlüter-Systems has been providing essential accessories for tile and stone installations for over half a century. With over 10,000 products, the company provides second-to-none protection and dedicated technical support for any tiling project.

The Hydronic Underfloor Heating System - Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM takes an integrated approach to the installation of underfloor heating, providing solutions to many of the problems associated with traditional underfloor heating installations. The system offers many advantages, including removing the need for screed movement joints, which allows for more control over the design of the surface covering. The considerably lower installation height of the BEKOTEC-THERM underfloor heating system, coupled with the unique design of the BEKOTEC modular screed panel, means less screed is needed—making it easier, quicker and cheaper to install and run.

Rapid Response and an Even Heating Experience

With less screed needed, heating pipes are located closer to the surface; BEKOTEC-THERM can therefore be run at considerably lower temperatures and still achieve the same results.

•A low supply temperature of approximately 30°C, compared to between 50-55°C in some traditional systems, means BEKOTEC-THERM is also extremely effective both with conventional heat generation devices and regenerative energy sources.

•The ability to run at lower temperatures makes the system suitable for use with heat pumps, as well as other environmentally friendly energy sources.

The BEKOTEC-THERM system also features a range of control modules and room sensors, adding flexibility and convenience to the regulation of room temperature:

•The core of the system can be connected to a timer module for energy-saving temperature reduction.

•The connection modules for wired or wireless room sensors can be freely combined with the base module, which enables the flexible expansion of existing systems at any time.

•Modern wireless and wired room sensors allow for individual room temperature control to suit requirements.

•The BEKOTEC-THERM system can also be integrated with Building Management Systems (BMS).

•A thinner screed equals less material and a lighter installation as well as saving considerable construction time.

•No commissioning of the system is required before tiles are installed.

•The system can also be used to cool the floor down, either via passive cooling of the unheated water or by pumping water chilled to around 18-19°C through the pipes.

•BEKOTEC-THERM can be used with other coverings besides tile and stone, including timber, carpet, vinyl and parquet.

The Electric Underfloor Heating System - Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-E

The award winning Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-E system makes the installation of electric underfloor heating simpler and easier than ever before. A low assembly height makes the system ideally suited for most environments and it can be installed over the majority of substrates. DITRA-HEAT-E offers optimum freedom for creating heating zones exactly where they’re needed and can also be used for walls and heated features.

Crack-free Installations with Uncoupling Properties

All materials expand and contract with temperature changes, with tile and stone doing so at a different rate to the substrate upon which they are installed. With many electric underfloor heating systems, an uncoupling membrane would have to be installed as an additional layer to manage this movement, but the matting of DITRA-HEAT-E provides the necessary uncoupling capability as well as a host of other features, including:

•Uncoupling

•Crack-bridging

•Vapour management

•Load distribution

•Waterproofing

Together, these features relieve stresses that occur between the substrate and covering, preventing cracking and debonding of the covering.

Thermal Breaking and Impact Sound Reduction

The DITRA-HEAT-E system can now be specified with DITRA-HEAT-DUO matting, which boasts the additional features of an integrated thermal break and impact sound reduction of up to 13dB. These two additional features are achieved thanks to a 2mm fleece layer on the underside of the uncoupling membrane, which allows 80% of the heat to rise to the surface during the heat-up phase for up to 70% faster response time, as well as reducing impact sound by a perceived 50%.

Reducing Layers and Height within a Heated Floor Assembly

As the system incorporates both uncoupling and underfloor heating, fewer layers are required in the flooring assembly.

•The whole DITRA-HEAT-E-DUO system comes in at only 7.5mm in height, making it suitable for both new-build and renovation projects and saving considerable build-up.

•Where an even lower height is needed, the DITRA-HEAT-E range can offer solutions starting from just 5.5mm.

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