Fuel costs in leisure and hospitality facilities are becoming a serious consideration for most business owners, especially over winter. Customers expect their spa, gym, or hotel to be cosy and warm, so there’s no real option to turn the thermostat down a notch or two to save money. The solution is, therefore, to make your building’s central heating system as efficient and cost-effective as possible.
The Benefits Of Underfloor Heating
One of the ways to do this is to invest in underfloor heating. Underfloor heating is growing in popularity in hotels and gyms because the linoleum, wooden, and tiled floors traditionally used in these buildings are notorious cold spots that can make even a comfortable room appear chilly, especially when traversed in bare feet. Underfloor heating also avoids the need to install ugly-looking radiators and heaters around the walls and ceiling spaces.
So, underfloor heating is a clear winner. But does underfloor heating work with all flooring options, and with resin flooring in particular?
An Ideal Match
You may be surprised to hear that the two options go together very well. Commercial resin flooring materials, such as epoxy and polyurethane, are compatible with many underfloor heating systems due to their good thermal conductivity and seamless finish.
In fact, underfloor heating combined with a resin flooring system can be up to 20% more energy efficient than a traditional heating system. This translates to lower operational costs for your business – particularly in spaces requiring constant heating, such as changing rooms and front of house areas.
The seamless, even nature of resin flooring also maximises the benefit of underfloor heating, dispersing heat evenly to promote a warm, comfortable experience for your customers. This also helps to maintain a consistent temperature in large areas, including spaces that are traditionally difficult to heat, such as high-ceilinged lobbies, gyms, and sports halls.
Challenges To Be Aware Of
Before you rush out to install your underfloor heating and new resin floor, there are a couple of potential challenges to be aware of. Improper installation of your underfloor heating, or using resin materials not designed to work with underfloor heating, can lead to the classic horror stories you may already be aware of – such as cracks in the resin, bubbling, peeling, divots, hotspots, or inefficient heat transfer. Your heating contractor must be made aware that you intend to use the system with resin flooring. It is also essential to work with an experienced professional flooring contractor, such as Advanced Resins, and apply the appropriate resin products specifically rated for underfloor heating.
Find Out More
Resin flooring and underfloor heating are both highly durable, producing a long-lived and effective heating solution for a variety of commercial spaces. To find out more and to discuss your options, please get in touch with one of the team at Advanced Resin today by clicking here.
